2001 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts #160509797
750ml
Reviews 90-92 points Burghound "Deft touch of wood frames exuberant black fruit and Vosne spice notes. This is sweet, sappy and quite seductive yet there is a serious quality to the structure and an impressive level of underlying reserve. Powerful, long and very intense, this knocks on the door of grand cru quality. Terrific effort here. (AM)"
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About Sylvain Cathiard
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is known for producing some of the best red wines in Burgundy. However, obtaining a bottle can be difficult. The Domaine has only 4.2 hectares of vines, and only a small fraction is imported into the US.
The Domaine was established in the 1930s by Sylvain's grandfather. Today, it is run by his son Sebastian. Most of their vineyard holdings are in Vosne-Romanee, with their flagship wines coming from exceptional parcels in Aux Malconsorts, Reignots, and Romanee-Saint Vivant. Attention to detail is critical at Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. The team believes that it starts in the vineyard. Once the grapes arrive at the Domaine, they hand sort, fully destem, and use primarily neutral oak barrels to create more terroir-driven wines.
Sebastian's winemaking philosophy is based on minimal intervention. This allows the grapes to express their true terroir characteristics. He ferments his wines in small, open-top wooden vats and ages them in oak barrels, focusing on using only the finest oak from Burgundy's forests. Wine critic Neal Martin of Vinous is a huge fan, describing the wines as "gloriously silky smooth, complex wines," with "intensity and focus."
Sylvain Cathiard's wines are elegant, nuanced, and complex, with a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. They are known for their silky tannins, rich aromas of red and black fruits, and a subtle hint of spice.
The Domaine was established in the 1930s by Sylvain's grandfather. Today, it is run by his son Sebastian. Most of their vineyard holdings are in Vosne-Romanee, with their flagship wines coming from exceptional parcels in Aux Malconsorts, Reignots, and Romanee-Saint Vivant. Attention to detail is critical at Domaine Sylvain Cathiard. The team believes that it starts in the vineyard. Once the grapes arrive at the Domaine, they hand sort, fully destem, and use primarily neutral oak barrels to create more terroir-driven wines.
Sebastian's winemaking philosophy is based on minimal intervention. This allows the grapes to express their true terroir characteristics. He ferments his wines in small, open-top wooden vats and ages them in oak barrels, focusing on using only the finest oak from Burgundy's forests. Wine critic Neal Martin of Vinous is a huge fan, describing the wines as "gloriously silky smooth, complex wines," with "intensity and focus."
Sylvain Cathiard's wines are elegant, nuanced, and complex, with a beautiful balance of fruit and acidity. They are known for their silky tannins, rich aromas of red and black fruits, and a subtle hint of spice.