Domaine Sylvain Cathiard – The Rare Expression of Vosne‑Romanée

Vosne‑Romanée • Côte de Nuits • Burgundy   

Small family‑run estate with parcels in Vosne‑Romanée, Nuits‑Saint‑Georges and Chambolle‑Musigny, including a micro‑parcel in Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant Grand Cru.

A Deeply Rooted Family Estate

Coming from a lineage of vignerons established in Vosne‑Romanée since the 20th century, the estate was structured by André and then Sylvain Cathiard before the next generation joined in. Today, the domaine remains artisanal in spirit, focusing on precision of fruit and pure terroir expression.

Signature Terroirs

The heart of the domaine lies in Vosne‑Romanée, complemented by vines in Nuits‑Saint‑Georges and Chambolle‑Musigny. The jewel is a micro‑parcel of Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant Grand Cru. Among its most sought‑after premiers crus are Aux Malconsorts and Les Suchots, with a distinctive plot in Nuits‑Saint‑Georges at Aux Thorey.

Winemaking & Aging

• Hand harvesting and meticulous sorting both in the vineyard and at the winery.
• Partial or full destemming depending on cuvée and vintage.
• Gentle fermentations, favoring infusion over heavy extraction.
• Careful oak aging with a calibrated proportion of new barrels depending on the cru.
• Focus on clarity and finesse rather than overt oak influence.

Style & Cellaring Potential

• Pure fruit expression, refined texture, fine tannins and a saline finish.
• Elegant, energetic wines with the hallmark finesse of Vosne‑Romanée.
• Excellent cellaring potential for premiers crus and the grand cru (15–25 years or more depending on vintage).

Flagship Cuvées

Key Figure

Sébastien Cathiard — Leading the new generation, he has refined the estate’s style toward purity, precision and elegance, with an uncompromising attention to detail both in the vineyard and the cellar.