Producer Notes
Sylvain Cathiard must be one of the smallest, cult grower producers in Burgundy in France, with only 13 acres of Pinot Noir vineyards in the Cote de Nuits. The level of fan base is unsurprising, as the wines made on every level are crafted with exquisite precision by owner and winemaker Sylvain and his son Sรฉbastien. Unlike other Burgundian producers, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard use much new oak in the majority of their red wine production, with the Premier and Grand Cru wines seeing up to 70%-barrel fermentation. This gives the wines a fuller bodied, rounder texture and much structure, which balances well with the core fruit flavours in the wines, helping them to stay fresh and vibrant even with extended bottle age. Owing to small vineyard plots and controlled yields, the tiny amounts of wine that are produced annually are usually pre-allocated to loyal customers, making these wines highly desirable to collectors.
A rising star 20 years ago Cathiard is now firmly entrenched in the upper echelons of the Burgundy producers circle with a strong reputation for exceptional winemaking. Attention to detail seems to be the key to Cathiard production and โmeticulousโ is a word commonly used to describe their ethos.
Having worked in the vineyards for several years Sylvain eventually took charge in 1995 when his father Andre retired. There is a simplicity to the winemaking at the Domaine that, although it follows traditional methods, feels modern in its outlook. A large part of the hard work goes into the vines which are kept in immaculate condition and tended to with individual care rather than a blanket growing policy. Organic principles are followed but to allow flexibility in difficult years certification is not sought. Grape selection is of high importance with a table de tri used in the cellars to sort through the hand selected grapes.
Sebastian Cathiard took over production from his father Sylvain in 2011 but has continued the Domaineโs established style with a heavy focus on the vineyards. The only real change is in the amount of new oak used, the argument being too much oak can mask the more subtle elements of the terroir they are trying to harness.
All this hard work goes into producing wines that are bright, full of energy and with a reputation for purity that has gained them a serious following. It has also ensured prices are fairly high with even the village wines setting you back a fair bit. However, the argument can be made that Cathiardโs village wines are of better quality than some producers Premier Crus. Classification does not always delineate quality.
Delivery Notes
Please allow around 2-3 weeks for delivery of this wine.
Overseas deliveries can take longer.
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Vintage Notes
2019 was an excellent vintage in Cote de Nuits
2019 was a good vintage for whites and an excellent vintage for reds, especially in the cote de nuits in Burgundy
Other 2019 Cote de Nuits
2019 Aurelien Verdet Hautes Cotes de Nuits Le Prieure: ยฃ58
2019 Hudelot Baillet Chambolle Musigny VV: ยฃ61
2019 Domaine Maume Gevrey-Chambertin En Pallud: ยฃ74
2019 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes: ยฃ98
2019 Heresztyn-Mazzini Gevrey Chambertin Les Champonnets: ยฃ99
2019 Domaine Dugat-Py Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin: ยฃ120
2019 Domaine Dugat-Py Monthelie Tres Vieilles Vignes: ยฃ125
2019 Domaine Dugat-Py ‘Cuvee Coeur de Roy’ Tres Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin: ยฃ180
2019 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Nuits-Saint-Georges: ยฃ220
2019 Domaine Jean Jacques Confuron Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux Monts Premier Cru: ยฃ255
2019 Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru: ยฃ300
2019 Domaine Tortochot Le Chambertin Grand Cru: ยฃ340
Other vintages of Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru
Other wines from Sylvain Cathiard
2011 Domaine & Fils Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 1er Cru: ยฃ995
2015 Domaine & Fils Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 1er Cru: ยฃ1850
2017 Domaine & Fils Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 1er Cru: ยฃ1050
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