Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2022

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 2022 is a powerful yet finely detailed red Burgundy from one of Vosne’s most coveted premier cru sites. This is a wine that combines depth, seduction and precision, already showing remarkable openness in its youth. For collectors and Burgundy lovers, it’s a benchmark expression of Vosne-Romanée’s sensual, spice-laden style. The unique selling point here is the marriage of a legendary terroir, meticulous craftsmanship and a highly regarded modern vintage. Aux Malconsorts borders the famed La Tâche, and in 2022 it delivers a richly layered, textural core of fruit that retains remarkable elegance. Long championed by critics and enthusiasts, Cathiard’s Malconsorts has become one of the most sought-after wines in the village, cementing its status as a modern classic of the Côte de Nuits.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Aux Malconsorts shows a deep, vibrant ruby colour with a youthful sheen, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is already quite open and expressive for this usually reserved site, offering seductive aromas of ripe plum, sweet red and black berries, exotic spice and a subtle smokiness. Layers of dark cherry, rose petal, fine baking spices and a touch of game or smoked duck unfold with air, giving a sense of both richness and complexity. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and generously fruited, with a supple, velvety texture that wraps around a dense core of pure Pinot fruit. Ripe plum and sweet berry flavours are supported by finely wrought tannins and a fresh, lifted acidity that keeps the richness in perfect balance. The finish is broad, expansive and persistent, with lingering notes of spice, smoke and mineral nuance that speak clearly of Vosne-Romanée premier cru. While already surprisingly accessible and expressive in its youth, this 2022 has the structure and concentration to age gracefully for well over a decade, gaining further complexity and silkiness with time.

Production
Aux Malconsorts is one of Vosne-Romanée’s great premier cru vineyards, lying on the mid-slope of the Côte de Nuits on classic Burgundian limestone and clay, with excellent drainage and a sun-exposed aspect that favours full, even ripening of Pinot Noir. Domaine Sylvain Cathiard farms these vines with meticulous attention, typically using careful hand work in the vineyard and hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression. In the cellar, the grapes are sorted rigorously, then vinified with a sensitive, minimalist touch—gentle extraction to capture fine tannins and aromatic complexity, followed by élevage in French oak barrels (often with a significant but well-judged proportion of new oak) to add texture, spice and polish without overwhelming the vineyard character.

Food & Serving
This is a refined yet powerful Burgundy that shines alongside equally refined cuisine: think roast duck or pigeon, game birds, venison, veal with morel mushrooms, or a simply prepared côte de veau with jus. Earthy accompaniments such as truffled potato purée, wild mushrooms, or lentils with lardons also work beautifully, as do aged, semi-soft cheeses like Époisses or a well-matured Comté. Serve at 15–17°C to highlight its aromatic lift and textural finesse. In its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours can help the wine open and reveal its layered bouquet; with further bottle age, a brief, gentle decant mainly to remove sediment will be sufficient.

Producer
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is one of the star estates of Vosne-Romanée, with roots that trace back to the early 20th century and a reputation built steadily over generations. From relatively modest beginnings, the domaine has become a reference point for deeply expressive, sensual Pinot Noir from some of the Côte de Nuits’ finest sites, including several top premier crus in Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The style is distinguished by purity of fruit, luxurious texture and a strong sense of place, attributes that have earned the domaine a devoted global following and consistently high critical acclaim. Today, Cathiard’s wines are considered among the most coveted in Burgundy, often ranking alongside the region’s elite for both quality and character.

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