COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Sylvain Cathiard et Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2022 from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard et Fils is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Vosne-Romanée sub-region of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The estate, a family-run operation with a history dating back to the 1920s, is now guided by Sylvain and his son Sébastien Cathiard. Sébastien's winemaking philosophy emphasizes terroir expression, with a focus on clarity and precision. The vineyard for this wine is a small parcel within the highly regarded Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru appellation, known for its limestone soils and favorable microclimate. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is characterized by ripe, concentrated fruit and balanced acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard located just below Romanée-Conti.
Fact 02
Practices 'lutte raisonnée' for vineyard health.
Fact 03
Fermented with indigenous yeasts, no added SO2.
Fact 04
Aging in French oak, with reduced new oak use.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2022 begins with a 10-day cold maceration followed by natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, with no added SO2. The grapes are entirely destemmed. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, with the proportion of new oak carefully managed to highlight the vineyard's character. The aging process is carried out without fining or filtration. The estate practices 'lutte raisonnée' in its vineyards, focusing on soil health and biodiversity.
