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Sylvain Cathiard, Bourgogne Aligote 2024
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2024 Bourgogne Aligoté has a light sea spray element on the nose that combines nicely with the citrus fruit. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity, quite sharp and fresh, the kind of Aligoté that calls out for some fresh oysters!
Reviewed by: Kristaps Karklins
Vinified in tank, Cathiard’s sole white wine—the 2024 Bourgogne Aligoté—derives largely from the Hautes-Côtes, sourced from vines planted between the 1940s and the 1980s. It opens in the glass with aromas of nashi pear, spring flowers and a hint of smoke, followed by a medium-bodied, fine-boned and vibrant palate. The wine undergoes a comparatively short élevage, with bottling taking place the following April, concurrent with the bottling of the 2023 reds.
About the Producer
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is a well-regarded family wine producer based in the village of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. It is known for its highly sought-after premium-priced Pinot Noir wines from plots in premier and grand cru vineyards throughout Vosne and the surrounding appellations. The domaine's history begins with Sylvain's grandfather, who began making wine in Burgundy in the 1930s. Sylvain's father André took over the winery in 1969, and ran it through to the 1980s when Sylvain became involved. He initially rented parcels of vines from his father and other vignerons to make his own wine, before he eventually taking over the family's vineyards. In 2006 his son Sébastien joined him and the domaine took on its contemporary name of Domaine Sylvain Cathiard et Fils. All the vineyard work is done by Sylvain and his wife and his son. The domaine has roughly five hectares (12 acres) of vines spread between Vosne-Romanée, Nuit-Saint-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny, including a tiny plot in Romanée-Saint-Vivant. The most prestigious of its wines come from this grand cru vineyard, and the portfolio also includes several premier cru wines from both Nuit-St-Georges and Vosne-Romanée. Cathiard also makes village-level Vosne-Romanée and a Bourgogne Rouge, both of which command high prices.
