Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux

Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Vosne-Romanée

2010

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2015-2037

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2015-2037).

In 2026 this 2010 Romanee-Saint-Vivant sits firmly mid-peak. The window opened in 2013, and its long plateau runs from 2015 to 2037, so today the wine is drinking beautifully with well over a decade still in front of it before any hard decline near 2046. The cool, high-acid 2010 vintage gave it the spine to age slowly, and at sixteen years the primary fruit has begun melting into the savory, floral complexity that defines mature Vosne grand cru. There is no rush to pour, yet no reason to wait: it shows secondary depth now while keeping the freshness that will carry it for years.

Related vintages

The ‘10 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru.

A perfumed, high-acid 2010 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru from Arnoux-Lachaux, mid-peak in 2026 with red-currant lift, fine tannins, and years of life ahead.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

This is a notably floral, finely detailed Pinot Noir, with highly spiced, exceptionally fresh aromas of cool red currant and plum lifting from the glass. The palate is rich, refined, and admirably pure, mid-weight in build at a body of 7 that never tips into heaviness. What sets it apart is the architecture: ultra-fine tannins, rated 7, frame the fruit without grip or coarseness, dissolving into the wine rather than standing apart from it. The defining feature is acidity, a vivid 9, which threads the whole experience with energy and keeps every flavor crisp and forward. That tension between the gentle weight and the bright spine of acid is what gives the wine its sense of motion, carrying cool red fruit, spice, and a faint mineral edge into an incredibly long, persistent finish that lingers well past the swallow.

The 2010 vintage

2010 is a classic, high-acid red Burgundy vintage and the Cote de Nuits stands out. A cool summer preserved acidity, while a cool, dry September gave a long hang time during which skins ripened fully even as the acidity stayed vibrantly fresh. The result is wines that are aromatic and elegant, built on fresh, ripe fruit rather than the richer flesh of 2009, with plentiful supple tannins and a limpid purity of flavor. Succulence balanced by structure makes 2010 a benchmark for cellaring grand cru Vosne.

About Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux is a Vosne-Romanee estate now led by sixth-generation Charles Lachaux, who works the vineyards close to organically (he describes the approach as roughly 90 percent organic) and has reshaped the house style around tall, untrimmed canopies for a higher leaf-to-fruit ratio, earlier ripening, and modest alcohol. The perfumed, high-acid, finely tannic profile of this Romanee-Saint-Vivant, one of the estate's grand cru holdings, reflects that pursuit of lift and purity.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast squab with red-currant jus

The mid-weight body of 7 matches the bird without overwhelming it, the high acidity of 9 cuts the richness of the jus and keeps each bite fresh, and the ultra-fine tannins of 7 flatter the lean, tender meat rather than fighting it.

Mushroom and thyme risotto

Earthy mushroom echoes the wine's savory, spiced side, the vivid acidity rated 9 slices through the creamy rice to stay lively, and the gentle tannins of 7 and mid-weight body of 7 keep the pairing elegant rather than heavy.

Duck breast with cherry sauce

The bright acid of 9 balances the fatty duck and the sweet-tart cherry, the fine tannins of 7 frame the meat cleanly, and the mid-weight body of 7 sits alongside the dish without flattening its delicacy.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 60-64F (16-18C)
Decanting: Decant 30 to 60 minutes before serving. At sixteen years this wine is mid-peak and no longer needs aggressive aeration, but a gentle decant lifts the floral, red-currant aromatics and lets the fine tannins and bright acidity settle into focus. Pour off any light sediment that has formed over the years in bottle.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

Track this bottle Read the Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Vosne-Romanée guide

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Frequently Asked

When should I drink this wine?

Drink it now or hold. In 2026 this 2010 Romanee-Saint-Vivant is mid-peak, sitting on a long plateau that runs from 2015 to 2037 after opening in 2013. It shows mature complexity today yet has well over a decade before hard decline near 2046, so there is no urgency either way.

Should I decant it?

Yes, a short decant of 30 to 60 minutes helps. At sixteen years the wine is mid-peak and does not need heavy aeration, but a gentle decant opens its floral, red-currant aromatics and lets the fine tannins and high acidity come into focus. Pour carefully to leave any sediment behind in the bottle.

What should I pair with it?

Lean, savory dishes shine here. Roast squab, duck breast with cherry, or a mushroom and thyme risotto all work because the wine's high acidity cuts richness, its ultra-fine tannins flatter tender meat, and its mid-weight body sits beside the food without overwhelming the plate's delicacy.

Can I keep cellaring it, or should I open it now?

You can comfortably hold it. The peak window extends to 2037 and hard decline does not arrive until around 2046, so this 2010 has years left. Store it at 55F with 60 to 70 percent humidity, bottle on its side, and the high-acid structure will carry it gracefully for over a decade more.

What should I open next in a similar style?

Stay in cool, high-acid Pinot Noir country. Explore the [Burgundy cellar guide](/wines/region/burgundy) and more [Pinot Noir wines](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir), or go straight to a neighboring grand cru with the [2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru](/wines/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti/romanee-saint-vivant-grand-cru-marey-monge/2019).