Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvain Cathiard
Label Name:
 
Romanee St Vivant Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; traditional fermentation and malolactic (finished June); aged c.18 months in French oak (two new, one one‑year‑old barrel for 2015).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed violet and rose aromas with red cherry, raspberry, spice and mineral notes. Silky, concentrated palate, fine-grained tannins and a long, lively finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, coq au vin. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed salmon, Korean bulgogi.
Vineyard Info:
 
Small family domaine in Vosne‑Romanée. Cathiard owns a tiny c.0.17–0.18 ha parcel in Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant; known for precision, power and sensual Burgundies.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Neal Martin (Vinous/Wine Advocate) 96–98; Burghound 94–97; Winehog 97–98; general consensus ~96–98 points, highly praised for aromatics, balance and long aging potential