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2014 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts

2014 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts

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Domaine Sylvain Cathiard

 

Sylvain Cathiard and his son Sebastien manage one of the most prestigious and highly allocated estates in Burgundy, based in the village of Vosne-Romanee. Known for an uncompromising dedication to quality, the Domaine produces wines of breathtaking purity, transparency, and silky elegance. Under Sebastien’s direction, the vineyard work is meticulous, and winemaking involves complete destemming, careful extraction, and a judicious, refined use of new oak. Cathiard wines are revered for their brilliant aromatics, seamless textures, and profound ability to express their respective terroirs, making them essential acquisitions for the world’s most discerning collectors.

 

Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 2014

 

The 2014 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts is a masterclass in terroir transparency and structural majesty. Bordering the legendary La Tache Grand Cru, the Malconsorts vineyard yields wines of extraordinary depth, exotic spice, and resonant power. The 2014 vintage stands as a classicist dream, offering a beautifully defined aromatic profile and vibrant acidity that guarantees decades of graceful evolution. Under the meticulous care of the Cathiard family, this specific cuvee captures the regal nature of Vosne Romanee, balancing dark concentrated fruit with an ethereal mineral elegance.

 

  • Appellation: Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru.

  • Vintage: 2014.

  • Alcohol Content: 13.5%

  • Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir.

  • Aging: Approximately 18 months in French oak barrels with a tailored proportion of new wood to balance the intrinsic power of the vineyard.

  • Vinification: Meticulous hand harvesting; complete destemming; traditional fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled vats to ensure pristine aromatic extraction.

  • Tasting Notes: An intoxicating bouquet of dark cherries, crushed violets, Asian spices, and a hint of smoked earth. The palate is intensely layered and authoritative, built upon a foundation of finely sculpted tannins that lead into an exceptionally long, resonant, and mineral focused finish.

  • Food Pairing: Roast squab with wild mushrooms, venison loin with a blackberry reduction, or a selection of aged Comte cheese.

Historical Ratings

  • 2014: 95 to 97 pts (Neal Martin, Vinous)

  • 2014: 94 to 96 pts (Allen Meadows, Burghound)

  • 2014: 94 to 96 pts (William Kelley, Wine Advocate)

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