2016 Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Aux Malconsorts 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94-96

"The 2016 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts was showing a little more reduction on the nose compared to the other cuvees. Underneath though, lies intense and quite voluminous red berry fruit, later rose petals, a touch of woodland coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with quite high-toned entry, vivacious blueberry fruit mixed with cassis and orange pith, then closing in quickly on a structure and grippy finish (it finished its malolactic not until September so this would explain this). It will require several years in bottle. It is not quite as audacious as the 2015 Malconsorts, but certainly a prince to that king." [Neal Martin, 29/12/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2045