A precise and refined Pinot Noir from a high-altitude site above Vosne-Romanée, crafted with the care and elegance characteristic of Cathiard.
📋 Characteristics
• Appellation: Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: “Les Dames Huguettes” climate, southeast-facing slopes, clay-limestone soils with high stoniness
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, partial destemming, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 12 months ageing in oak barrels (20 to 30% new)
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Bright ruby red
• Nose: Black cherry, raspberry, floral hints (peony), gentle spices
• Palate: Slender and fine, supple tannins, fresh finish
• Finish: Long, floral and mineral, with vibrant fruit
🍴 Food Pairings
• Herb-stuffed chicken breast
• Veal chop with reduced jus
• Duck tataki with ponzu sauce
• Tomme de Bourgogne, Brillat-Savarin
🫗 Serving Advice
• Serving temperature: 15–16°C
• Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
• Opening time: 1 hour in the glass
🗓 Cellaring Potential
To be enjoyed now or can be cellared until 2028
🏰 About the Domaine
Based in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Cathiard epitomizes Côte de Nuits excellence through a precise and meticulous approach. On “Les Dames Huguettes,” a high-altitude climate in the Hautes-Côtes, the domaine produces a Pinot Noir that is both approachable and refined, where altitude adds tension and purity to the fruit.