2012 Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Burgundy

From four plots averaging 45-years-old, this wine has a light but graceful perfume, while the fruit blossoms on the palate. It has impressive density, a stricter, tighter finish than in the past, superb delineation and real precision.
Jasper Morris MW, Burgundy Wine Director

Sébastien Cathiard began his second vintage in charge on 22nd September. He has made approximately the same volume of wine in 2012 as 2011, except in the Nuits-St Georges vineyards, but, alas, 2013 will be even less. There are no significant changes to his father’s style, except some progress towards organic viticulture. Sébastien currently uses 2/3 new wood for village wines and 100% for most Premiers Crus. The grapes are entirely de-stemmed before vinification. Note how many cuvées have the benefit of old vines. but fabulous quality.