Domaine Sylvain Cathiard Vosne Romanee les Suchots 2021

From one of Vosne-Romanée’s most sought-after premier crus, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard’s Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 2021 is a precise, sensual expression of top-flight Burgundy. This is a wine that marries depth and finesse, capturing the silken texture and haunting perfume that have made Les Suchots a cult name among Pinot Noir enthusiasts. In a cooler, more classical vintage like 2021, the wine leans into its elegance, purity of fruit and finely etched structure, offering a beautifully transparent view of this revered terroir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2021 Les Suchots shows a luminous, medium ruby hue with youthful clarity at the rim. The nose is subtle yet complex, opening with morello cherry and red currant before revealing earthy undertones, dried rose, delicate spice and a faint touch of sandalwood. There’s a refined, almost discreet aromatic profile at first, which broadens with air into nuances of sous-bois, mineral dust and a hint of amaretto. On the palate, the wine is both generous and refreshing, with a cool-fruited core that reflects the vintage. Flavours of cherry pit, ripe red berries and blood orange are layered with clove, fine herbal notes and a whisper of bitter almond, bringing lift and complexity. The tannins are ultra-fine and tightly woven, giving an impression of effortless grace rather than power, while the acidity is vivid and mouth-watering. The finish is long and persistent, gliding rather than crashing, with refined tannins that frame the fruit and promise further development. Enjoyable in its youth with sufficient aeration, this 2021 has the structure and balance to evolve beautifully over the next 10–15 years, gaining more tertiary nuances with time.

Production
Les Suchots is one of Vosne-Romanée’s most prized premier cru climats, positioned on well-drained, limestone-rich clay soils that naturally limit yields and concentrate Pinot Noir’s aromatic complexity. The vines here typically produce small, intensely flavoured berries, and Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is known for meticulous vineyard work, including careful canopy management and selective green harvesting when needed, all carried out with a strong respect for the environment. Harvest is done by hand, with strict sorting of the grapes already in the vineyard and again at the winery to ensure only perfect clusters are used. The fruit is usually destemmed, then undergoes a gentle, temperature-controlled fermentation with regular pigeage or remontage to extract colour and fine tannins without harshness. Aging takes place in French oak barrels (with a proportion of new oak, depending on the vintage) for around 12–18 months, allowing the wine to gain texture, polish and aromatic depth while preserving the precision and purity of the Vosne terroir.

Food & Serving
This Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 2021 is a natural partner for refined, delicately prepared dishes that won’t overwhelm its finesse. Think roast duck with cherries, pigeon or quail, veal with morels, or simply seared lamb chops with fresh herbs. It also works beautifully with earthy yet elegant accompaniments such as truffle risotto, wild mushroom dishes, or aged but not overly powerful cheeses like Comté or Tomme. Serve at around 15–16°C (59–61°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and silky texture. Decanting for 45–60 minutes in its youth helps the wine unfurl its bouquet and soften the structure; with additional bottle age, a gentle splash-decant shortly before serving is sufficient to remove any sediment and let the wine breathe.

Producer
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is one of the most respected estates in Vosne-Romanée, with roots that trace back to the early 20th century and a reputation built on fastidious work in some of the village’s finest sites. Over the decades, under the guidance of Sylvain and subsequently his son Sébastien, the domaine has become a benchmark for pure, intense and texturally refined Pinot Noir, with holdings in several of Vosne’s top premier and grand cru vineyards. Their wines are prized for their combination of concentration and precision, often cited among the most coveted bottlings of the Côte de Nuits. Today, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard stands as a reference point in Burgundy, regularly receiving high critical acclaim and occupying a leading role in expressing the unique character and sensuality of Vosne-Romanée’s great terroirs, including the legendary Les Suchots.

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