Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Malconsorts Vintage:2009

Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee Malconsorts Vintage:2009(from a . 74 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines). There is just enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit but not the floral and spice nuances. Otherwise the dense, powerful and robust full bodied flavors possess both super energy and minerality before delivering huge length on the balanced, austere and very tightly wound finale. This stunner is a classically styled Malconsorts that is made in a buy and forget you own it style. (93 95) 2031+

I gave it a couple of extra days open to be sure just how lovely it was

showing outstanding focus and slow-building tannins

spice and a very linear mineral tone at the back

what this estate will produce in the next twenty years will completely surpass the previous twenty years

The 2017 is no exception

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin

This is seriously impressive

mineral-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits

Happily here there is no reduction present on the ultra-spicy and floral nose where soft wood frames the ripe aromas of various dark berries and plum scents

serious and restrained medium weight flavors that possess a silky mid-palate yet an explosively long

There is seriously impressive size and weight to the dramatically powerful

and all of the wines are produced from estate-grown grapes