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:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; 100% de-stemmed; indigenous-yeast fermentation in wooden vats; ~18 days maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (c.60–67% new); minimal fining/filtration; sustainable (lutte raisonnée) practices.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed and layered: red and black cherry, raspberry, floral rose and sous-bois, sandalwood spice and stony minerality. Silky yet powerful, with polished tannins, firm mineral backbone and a very long, saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast or braised red meats (tournedos, lamb), game, duck confit, medium-aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef stir-fry with shiitake, sukiyaki, mushroom hot-pot (nabemono).
Vineyard Info:
 
Small family domaine (Sylvain Cathiard et Fils) based in Vosne-Romanée. Holds ~0.74 ha in Aux Malconsorts (vines planted early 1970s). Run by Sylvain with son Sébastien; highly regarded for top Premier Cru Burgundies.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Burghound (Allen Meadows) 92-95 for the 2019; long ageing potential noted. Domaine consistently scores highly in Vinous and Wine Advocate for various vintages