Sylvain Cathiard Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2022

Sylvain Cathiard Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2022
An outlier in name alone, this highland Pinot delivers unmistakable Cathiard character. Grown above Vosne-Romanée near Arcenant, the 2022 marries ripe red fruit and fine herbal spice with a lifted, limestone-driven frame. Satin texture, restrained oak and gentle whole-cluster perfume give this cuvée a clarity and finesse well beyond its regional label.

Producer: Domaine Sylvain Cathiard & Fils
Vintage: 2022
Designation: Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits
Parcels / Lieu-dit: Near Arcenant (west of Vosne-Romanée)
Variety: Pinot Noir
Average Vine Age: 15 years
Soils & Exposure: Thin limestone-rich soils on steep, west-facing slopes at higher altitude
Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts; partial whole-cluster; gentle extraction in stainless steel
Élevage: 12–14 months in French oak (approx. 25–30 % new), no fining or filtration
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
Total Production: 1.200 

The Domaine
Among Burgundy’s most sought-after names, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is synonymous with rarity, purity and detail. Under Sébastien’s tenure since 2011, the wines have grown finer and more precise, while allocations have become almost mythical. Farming is lutte raisonnée with meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification. Production remains tiny across their Vosne-centric holdings, making even entry-level cuvées the subject of global demand.