Domaine Sylvain Cathiard - Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru 'En Orveaux' - 2010

This isn't quite as refined as the Reignots but it's even more complex with a wonderful, even exuberantly spicy mélange of red and blue pinot fruit and cassis hints. The rich, generous and very stylish medium weight flavors possess lovely mid-palate concentration and plenty of mouth coating dry extract, all wrapped in a balanced, long and Zen-like finish. In a word, lovely. 91-93 Points, Outstanding Allen Meadows, BURGHOUND