Sylvain Cathiard’s grandfather, a foundling from Savoie, came to Burgundy and found work with Domaine de la Romanée Conti (DRC) and Lamarche, subsequently buying a few parcels of vineyards for himself. His son André Cathiard began to bottle some of the crop.
In due course Sylvain began work with his father but then separated to start his own small domaine, until on his father’s retirement in 1995, Sylvain could take back the family vineyards on a renting agreement. He has now been joined by his son Sébastien.
The Cathiards have 5.5 hectares of vineyards in Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-St-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny, including tiny holdings in Clos de Vougeot and Romanée-St-Vivant. A recent addition (from 2006) to the range is the Nuits-St-Georges Aux Thorey.
94 Points Jasper Morris
From the youngest vines of the domaine, planted in 1997 located above Grand Cru La Romanee. With holdings totaling 0.2468 ha located in the middle of the vineyard, Cathiard is the second largest landowner from this tiny 1er cru vineyard producing 5 barrels in a good vintage. The wine aged in 50% new oak, 50% 1 yo oak.
The Reignots was planted in 1997 so these are no longer young vines. A fine mid ruby purple. Immediate elegance and charm. A few tendrils of oak playing around the vivid fresh red fruit. On the palate the oak also shows its presence but this will calm with time. Drink from 2031-2037. Tasted Nov 2024.