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Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 2010
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Medium red. Musky red berries, minerals, coffee and smoky oak on the complex, soil-driven nose. At once seamless and energetic, with a light touch to the sweet redcurrant and spice flavors. Brisk acidity gives this a penetrating character. Impressively long, structured village wine.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(racked a month ago, then returned to two-thirds cuve and one-third barrels, the same combination of vessels used until the racking): Good bright red. Pure, high-pitched aroma of crushed blackberry and violet. Juicy, intense, tight and precise, with a firm mineral spine giving grip to the flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and mint. The firm, rising finish shows captivating fruit and floral qualities. Should make an excellent village wine.
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.
