Cathiard Molinier, Romanee Saint-Vivant 1979

The Romanee-Saint-Vivant 1979 from Cathiard is just past it’s peak, but nevertheless still showing very well. Initially the nose is slightly dated, but after a few minutes in the glass the complexity and freshness really shines through. The bouquet offer delicate fruit notes, sous-bois, truffle and a orange hint. On the palate very fine balance between the quite crisp acidity and cool fruit – it’s harmonious with a delicate yet intense minerality in the finish. Not a big dense wine – but a wine of balance and complexity. Sitting beautifully in the mouth – and the fruit is still vibrant and present on the midpalate – but ever so slightly in decline. A very beautiful old Romanee-Saint-Vivant – what a treat.

(Drink Now) – Fine+ (92p) – Tasted 03/07/2013 at Enomania in Copenhagen.

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2012 January 7, 2019
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2011 July 7, 2018
• Domaine Cathiard, Romanee Saint-Vivant 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee les Suchots 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee En Orveaux 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Chambolle-Musigny Clos de l’Orme 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Bourgogne Rouge 2014 March 7, 2016
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2013 December 13, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee En Orveaux 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Romanee Saint-Vivant 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee les Suchots 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Chambolle-Musigny Clos de l’Orme 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Bourgogne Rouge 2013 April 3, 2015
• Domaine Cathiard, Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011 December 25, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2012 December 20, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Les Suchots 2004 December 16, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2011 July 7, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee 2012 May 23, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2012 May 20, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Aux Malconsorts 2012 May 17, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 2010 April 8, 2014
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 2011 February 28, 2014
• Cathiard Molinier, Romanee Saint-Vivant 1979 July 9, 2013
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee En Orveaux 2011 April 24, 2013
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 2011 April 23, 2013
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts 2011 April 20, 2013
• Domaine Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 2010 March 11, 2013
• Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Les Malconsorts 1995 November 22, 2011

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