When is the best time to drink?

[tomstevenson]

Sorry that no one has replied before now. If it's from a top grower (eg., Coufuron-Meunier, Hudelot-Noellat or, of course, Domaine Romanee Conti), then you should really give it at least 10 years (ie., 2005), if you have good storage (low, constant temperature) and want to get the best experience. The best Romanee St Vivant age gracefully for 25 years or so, but it is one of the lightest of Vosne Romanee's grands crus, so you could drink prior to the estimated 10 year peaking and still enjoy it. If it's from a negociant, it could peak earlier or might not even be that much of an experience! Look for the name of the producer and get back to us (please email me because I'm not that frequent a vistor here, even though it is the best wine forum in cyberspace!).
Tom