2022 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Hautes Cotes de Nuits Rouge
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 Hautes Cotes de Nuits Rouge 2022
The 2022 Hautes Cotes de Nuits Rouge is a spectacular demonstration of how serious this appellation can be in the hands of a master. Benefiting from the warm and sun drenched 2022 vintage, the grapes achieved superb ripeness while retaining the crucial freshness inherent to the higher altitude vineyards of the region. This wine delivers an astonishing level of depth and refinement for its classification, offering a vibrant core of red and dark fruits framed by incredibly fine tannins. It is a highly sought after cuvee that drinks beautifully in its youth but possesses the structure to evolve gracefully over the next decade.
Appellation: Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits.
Vintage: 2022.
Alcohol Content: 13.0%
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir.
Aging: Approximately 15 months in French oak barrels with a modest percentage of new wood, typically around 20% to 30%.
Vinification: 100% destemmed; rigorous optical sorting; fermentation with indigenous yeasts under carefully monitored temperatures to preserve maximum fruit purity.
Tasting Notes: A vivid and expressive nose of wild strawberries, crushed raspberries, and subtle floral notes. The palate is energetic and beautifully focused, revealing layers of pure berry fruit supported by a crushed stone minerality and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing: Pan seared duck breast, herb roasted chicken, or a classic artisan charcuterie selection.
Historical Ratings
2022: 89 to 91 pts (Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy)
2021: 88 to 90 pts (William Kelley, Wine Advocate)
2020: 89 to 91 pts (Neal Martin, Vinous)