Domaine Sylvain Cathiard

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard et Fils is in the capable hands of Sébastien Cathiard, Sylvain’s son. A thoughtful, focused winemaker who seeks to improve with each vintage, his wines have the clarity and precision found in the finest Pinot Noir. He trained in Chablis, Bordeaux and New Zealand and his commitment to vineyard quality shines through his wines. The domaine was started by Sylvain’s grandfather in the 1930s, but it was Sylvain’s magic touch during the 1990s that saw his wines flourish to become one of Vosne-Romanée’s most sought-after producers. Sébastien has further raised the domaine's reputation, using less new oak than his father, building a modern, airy winery and cellar, and adding in some new vineyards in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits and Gevrey-Chambertin. His first vintage fully in charge was 2011. During these years he oversaw the construction of a new winery and cellars which were completed in 2008.

The domaine has an impressive array of vineyards centred around Vosne-Romanée, including Vosne-Romanée 1er cru Aux Malconsorts and a prime parcel of Romanée-Saint Vivant. The domaine’s vineyards are famous in Burgundy for their condition due to the hard work invested in them. Sebastien’s philosophy has always been that hard work in the vineyards is the key parameter for making great wines. Once arriving to the domaine, the fruit is completely destemmed after rigorous sorting. Following Sebastien’s belief that less new wood would create more terroir-driven wines, the use of new oak in all Cuvées is being reduced gradually (except for the RSV where 100% new wood is still being employed). Cathiard’s wines show youthfulness, exceptional energy and purity of fruit along the entire range. The flagship wines are the Romanée st Vivant and Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts which is a wine with a depth of flavor unmatched and exceptional persistence.