Affectionately referred to as his Grand Monsieur this is the jewel in the Cathiard crown. The modest, but fiercely quality-conscious Sylvain Cathiard produces only 75 cases of this Grand Cru per year, but its creamy elegance, silky cherry and raspberry fruit, and incredibly long finish, make it well worth seeking out. With wines of this quality, Sylvain Cathiard is undoubtedly set to be one of the stars of the region. Drink 20042020.

The Domaine’s holding covers 5.28 hectares in one single block. This formerly belonged to the Marey-Monge family but was farmed and made by the Domaine from 1966 and purchased by them in 1988. It is a beautifully refined, stylish wine, perhaps having more in common with La Romanée Conti itself than the more rugged Richebourg.