Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvain Cathiard
Label Name:
 
Romanee St Vivant Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir, traditional Burgundian fermentation and élevage in French oak (c. two-thirds new in 2014), racked and aged before bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Tasting Note:
 
Refined red and black cherry, raspberry, violets, baking spice, licorice and cool mineral underpinning; silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, focused, elegant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, beef tenderloin, wild mushroom risotto, coq au vin; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu pork, shiitake/soy braised dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard (Vosne-Romanée) is a family domaine known for meticulous viticulture and high-quality Burgundian Pinot Noir; wines focus on finesse and terroir expression.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly rated by critics: Neal Martin (Robert Parker) 96–98, Burghound 93–96, Vinous/Stephen Tanzer 93–95, Winehog ~97