About Domaine Sylvain Cathiard
The Cathiards have farmed in Vosne-Romanée since the 1930s, though the domaine only began bottling seriously under Sylvain Cathiard in the 1980s. His son Sébastien took over the winemaking in 2011. The estate covers roughly five hectares, which is small even by Vosne standards, and includes a fraction of a hectare of the grand cru Romanée-Saint-Vivant. The premier crus carry the reputation: Aux Malconsorts, which borders La Tâche, along with Les Suchots, Les Reignots and En Orveaux, plus Nuits-Saint-Georges premier crus Aux Murgers and Aux Thorey. Fruit is destemmed and new oak is used with restraint, so the wines lean towards perfume and detail.
Vosne-Romanée packs more famous vineyard into a small area than any village in Burgundy. Our Vosne-Romanée Wines and Grand Cru Wines pages cover the neighboring estates, and Burgundy Wines holds the wider selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top wines from Sylvain Cathiard?
Romanée-Saint-Vivant is the only grand cru and the rarest bottling. Among the premier crus, Aux Malconsorts is the one collectors chase, helped by sharing a boundary with La Tâche, with Les Suchots and Les Reignots close behind.
How large is Domaine Sylvain Cathiard?
About five hectares across Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny. Several cuvées come from parcels of a quarter hectare or less, which is why so little of the wine reaches the open market.
Who makes the wine at Cathiard now?
Sébastien Cathiard, the third generation, who took over from his father Sylvain with the 2011 vintage. Bottles from earlier vintages still carry the Sylvain Cathiard name and were made by his father.
How long do Cathiard wines age?
The premier crus generally want eight to fifteen years and hold well beyond that. Romanée-Saint-Vivant asks for longer. The style is fine boned rather than heavy, so the wines can taste ready before they truly are.