• Sylvain Cathiard & Fils

    • Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts

    At a Glance

    • Size: 0.75 ha (1.85 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1972
    • Terroir: Deep red clay soil
    • Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
    • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, 10-day cold maceration, 10-20-day ambient yeast fermentation in tank with no added SO2. Aged 18 months in barrels (67% new). No fining, no filtration, SO2 added after malolactic fermentation (20-25 ppm free, 40-50 ppm total).

    Tasting notes

    • 2016

      • The 2016 Malconsorts is a balanced and refined effort, although somewhat understated and darker. The bouquet offers intense layers of red and dark berry fruit supported by a strong impression of earthy minerality. On the palate, weighty fruit – this is indeed a big wine. The question is however: Will it ultimately match the 2015? A serious wine that will require quite some time to unfold. This is an intense and deep glass.

        (Drink from 2035) – Outstanding (95p) – Tasted 26/09/2019.

        Steen Öhman
        Winehog

    • 2015

      • The bouquet is offering layers of rich and generous fruit, while still only revealing a fraction of the complexity that hides beneath the layers of opulent fruit. It´s a monumental Malconsorts and a tremendous expression of the Vosne appellation, with violets, roses and peony in the bouquet and a silky intensity on the palate. The velvety feel of Vosne…

        (Drink from 2035) – Outstanding – (95-96p) – Tasted 26/09/2019

        Steen Öhman
        Winehog
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