Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvain Cathiard
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Malconsorts
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Organic farming; 100% destemmed fruit, cold maceration (8–10 days), indigenous yeast fermentation, élevage 18–20 months in Allier oak with ~60–70% new for Premier Cru. Bottled with minimal filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated yet elegant Pinot Noir: black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant with violet, sandalwood, forest-floor and spice. Plush, mineral-driven palate with firm, sinewy tannins, lively acidity and an expansive, very long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef tournedos, lamb, game birds, mushroom risotto, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, soy‑braised short rib, earthy shiitake or mushroom hotpot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine founded in the 1930s; ~5–7 ha in the Côte de Nuits concentrated in Vosne-Romanée with a notable parcel in Aux Malconsorts. Run by Sylvain (now with son Sébastien); reputation for precise, terroir-driven Pinots.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound (Allen Meadows) review range cited for the 2019 (approx. 92–95 pts); trade estimations list drinking window c. 2031–2064; praised by critics in multiple vintages for precision and length