One of the most intimate expressions of the Côte de Nuits, the Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru Les Quatre Journaux 2024 - Louis Latour stands as an ode to elegance. From a very small plot of roughly 0.8 hectare, a contemporary echo of the old Burgundian measure known as a journal, and neighbouring the mythical Romanée-Conti, this cuvée concentrates the soul of Pinot Noir in a velvet setting. The 2024 vintage signs a subtle dialogue between aromatic depth and tactile grace, where the precision of traditional winemaking meets haute couture élevage. Notes of mocha, blackcurrant, toasted almond and liquorice intertwine into a noble, sensuous weave. At the table, this Grand Cru summons classic French cuisine, celebrates terroir with flair and, over the years, slowly evolves towards ever more nuanced complexity.

Blend and vinification

This Grand Cru is produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of Romanée-Saint-Vivant. True to the House style, fermentation takes place in open vats to preserve the fruit’s brightness and the delicacy of the tannins, followed by completion of the malolactic fermentation. The élevage, signature of Louis Latour, lasts 10 to 12 months in 100% new oak barrels, crafted by the tonnellerie maison from medium-toasted French oak. This dialogue between noble wood and subtle wine chisels the texture, brings a spicy filigree and magnifies the terroir’s sap. Patience and exacting standards guide each step to deliver a harmonious, fleshy material with aristocratic poise.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep ruby with carmine highlights and superb clarity. The brightness of the disc suggests a well-rounded structure and controlled density, while the slow legs reveal fine concentration.
• Nose: Opens in a fan of mocha and blackcurrant, followed by toasted almond and liquorice. With aeration, touches of dried rose petal, cinnamon stick and noble undergrowth compose a refined bouquet. The aromatic precision, never showy, sketches a top-tier profile that is both caressing and persistent.
• Palate: Silky entry, velvety framework, powdered tannins that extend smoothly. The mid-palate marries black fruit pulp, delicate spices and a fine salinity that tightens the finish. The perfectly integrated élevage underlines depth without dominating, and the long finish, infused with gentle spices, leaves an impression of great distinction.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Romanée-Saint-Vivant at 16°C in large tulip glasses to promote aromatic lift and highlight tannic precision. Pre-decanting, preferably in a wide-neck carafe, helps reveal spice and dark fruit nuances while softening the texture. Store bottles in a cool, dark, humid cellar, laid on their side, to ensure harmonious development. Thanks to its structure and balance, this cuvée has a cellaring potential of at least 15 years, during which it will gain complexity, gradually revealing notes of blond cigar, truffle and old rose.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: Comté gougères, jambon persillé, delicate poultry rillettes. Small Burgundian bites that respect the wine’s balance and awaken the palate.
• Starters: pigeon pie, perfect egg with wild mushrooms, seared foie gras served with a red wine reduction and mild spices.
• Main courses: roasted wild boar haunch, hare à la royale, beef fillet en croûte with a richly reduced jus. Noble textures and reduced sauces enhance the Grand Cru’s depth.
• Cheeses: aged citeaux, truffled Brillat-Savarin, Langres. Creamy, subtle cheeses that respond to the wine’s gentle spices and velvety texture.
• Desserts: spiced poached pear, low-sugar dark chocolate biscuit. Measured pairings that favour delicacy over cloying sweetness.

Tasting occasions

The Romanée-Saint-Vivant Les Quatre Journaux 2024 is for the moments that matter, when a wine is not merely served but truly shared.

• To mark a special occasion, in homage to Burgundy’s great terroirs.
• At a gourmet dinner where the dialogue between food and wine composes a haute couture score.
• As an exceptional gift for a collector or a discerning enthusiast seeking lasting emotion.

Characteristics

• Name : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru Les Quatre Journaux 2024 - Louis Latour
• Appellation : Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru AOC, Côte de Nuits, Bourgogne
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2024
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : N.C.
• Ageing : 10 to 12 months in 100% new oak barrels, tonnellerie Louis Latour
• Bottle size : N.C.
• Cellaring : minimum 15 years
• Serving temperature : 16°C