# Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Sylvain Cathiard et Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, raspberry, red cherry, cedar, vanilla, smoke, wet leaves, tobacco, earth, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

The Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2022 from Domaine Sylvain Cathiard et Fils is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Vosne-Romanée sub-region of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The estate, a family-run operation with a history dating back to the 1920s, is now guided by Sylvain and his son Sébastien Cathiard. Sébastien's winemaking philosophy emphasizes terroir expression, with a focus on clarity and precision. The vineyard for this wine is a small parcel within the highly regarded Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru appellation, known for its limestone soils and favorable microclimate. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is characterized by ripe, concentrated fruit and balanced acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard located just below Romanée-Conti.
- Practices 'lutte raisonnée' for vineyard health.
- Fermented with indigenous yeasts, no added SO2.
- Aging in French oak, with reduced new oak use.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and refined tannins complement the richness of proteins like duck and lamb, while its vibrant acidity cuts through fatty elements. Earthy notes in dishes like mushroom risotto or truffle preparations echo the wine's own complex aromas, creating harmonious bridges.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2022 begins with a 10-day cold maceration followed by natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts, with no added SO2. The grapes are entirely destemmed. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, with the proportion of new oak carefully managed to highlight the vineyard's character. The aging process is carried out without fining or filtration. The estate practices 'lutte raisonnée' in its vineyards, focusing on soil health and biodiversity.