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The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was met with widespread satisfaction, characterized by exceptional weather during harvest that yielded perfectly healthy grapes, pointing to a truly great year. Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is a highly sought-after producer, lauded by critics for wines that exhibit remarkable youthfulness, freshness, and balance, attributed to a profound understanding of terroir and impeccable vineyard practices. Sebastien Cathiard, who took the helm in 2011, has continued to refine the domaine's approach, focusing on less new oak to produce more terroir-driven wines. The 2018 Chambolle Musigny Clos de l'Orme showcases this philosophy, offering a detailed and transparent expression with pure, racy fruit. It is rich and velvety, with a generous character that still maintains refinement and airiness.
On the nose, expect intense aromas of black cherries, cassis, and light blueberry, supremely well-defined, complemented by notes of ripe cherries, blackberries, rose petals, violets, and musky spices. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, presenting as velvety and layered, multidimensional, concentrated, and gourmand, yet lively and beautifully defined. It offers a gracious and juicy mix of red and black fruit, tightening towards a serious and firm finish with notable depth and persistence, hinting at a long aging potential. Decanter praised it as tasting "more refined than a village wine," partly due to the significant proportion of 70-year-old vines. This is an exquisite Chambolle, offering exceptional energy and purity of fruit.
Food pairing suggestions (East/West matching wine tier) in English:
🍴 East: Peking duck, roasted pigeon, mushroom hotpot.
🍴 West: Roasted chicken or game birds, coq au vin, mushroom dishes, mild cheeses.
Event suggestions in English:
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