2012 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts

Pinot Noir

Gargantua wrote:

February 12, 2014 - Wildman 2012 Burgundy Preview and Barrel Tastings (New York, NY): Tasting pour. Slight reduction here too. Obvious long term winner of the lineup. So very impressed with these wines, and Sylvain (edit: Sebastian!) is still so young.

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Xavier94 commented:

3/2/14, 12:09 PM - Jonathan, I was at this tasting also; the Cathiard wines showed really well. Notice any changes since Sebastian has taken over the winemaking (2011)?
Gargantua commented:

3/2/14, 2:37 PM - I wish I had been following the Cathiard wines earlier, but I have only tried the 2011s and 2012s at the Wildman tastings! Maybe I'll find some affordable older beauties on auction one of these days to do a compare and contrast.
Xavier94 commented:

3/5/14, 10:37 AM - Anything post '99 is pretty solid stuff....Many times, absolutely gorgeous!!! Any other favorites from the tasting?
Gargantua commented:

3/5/14, 11:57 AM - No brainer, but the 2012 Rousseau Ruchottes made me want to cry....
Xavier94 commented:

3/5/14, 1:47 PM - They are always so perfect; everything in place!