Domaine Sylvain Cathiard

Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, Vosne-Romanée

2014

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2019-2041

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2019-2041).

In 2026 this 2014 grand cru sits mid-peak and is drinking beautifully. The window opened around 2017, and the wine entered its long plateau of peak drinking that runs from 2019 through 2041, so you are squarely inside the sweet spot with no rush. The high acid (9) keeps it fresh and lifted, while the gentle tannin (6) has rounded into the silky core. Hard decline is not expected until roughly 2050, which means more than a decade of upside remains. Open one now for the perfumed detail, or hold the rest and watch the tertiary layers slowly unfurl.

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The ‘14 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru.

A 2014 Cathiard Romanee-Saint-Vivant of cool, transparent red fruit and silky precision, mid-peak in 2026 with decades still ahead.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

This is a study in restraint and transparency. Layers of pure, cool red fruit, cherry and wild berry, are brought forward by refined terroir rather than weight, giving a sense of focus rather than power. On the palate it is silky and finely drawn, with medium body (7) that carries detail without heaviness. The tannin (6) is present but polished, a fine-grained frame that guides the fruit instead of gripping it. What truly defines the wine is the high acidity (9): a bright, mineral spine of tension and lift that keeps everything cool, focused, and long. The result is extraordinary complexity and persistence delivered with quiet precision. Aromatics of rose petal, crushed stone, and forest floor weave through the cool fruit, and the finish lingers in a transparent, silky way that rewards slow, attentive sipping.

The 2014 vintage

2014 was a fine year for the Cote de Nuits, with reds defined by freshness and tension rather than sheer richness. After a warm, early start, a cool and rainy mid-summer was rescued by a fine September, yielding wines with juicy cherry and berry flavors, vibrant energy, and lower alcohol. The best sites produced reds with notable depth and lift that are built to age, and Romanee-Saint-Vivant sits firmly among those top vineyards. The style is more about precision and aromatic clarity than power, which suits this perfumed, terroir-driven wine perfectly.

About Domaine Sylvain Cathiard

Domaine Sylvain Cathiard is a tiny Vosne-Romanee estate, now in the hands of Sebastien Cathiard, whose wines are pure, balanced, and stylish, gently touched by new oak. Romanee-Saint-Vivant is its rare grand cru holding, made in minuscule quantities and prized for finely detailed, perfumed Pinot Noir that favors precision over weight.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast squab with mushroom jus

The medium body (7) matches the bird without overwhelming it, while the polished tannin (6) meshes with earthy mushrooms and the high acid (9) cuts the savory jus, keeping each bite fresh.

Wild salmon with pinot noir reduction

A classic cool-climate pairing where the high acidity (9) brightens the rich fish, the silky tannin (6) stays gentle enough not to clash, and the medium body (7) mirrors the salmon's weight.

Coq au vin

The braised dish leans into the wine's earthy detail; high acid (9) lifts the heavy sauce, moderate tannin (6) handles the dark meat, and medium body (7) keeps the match balanced rather than ponderous.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 60-64F (16-18C)
Decanting: Decant gently for 30 to 45 minutes before serving. At mid-peak this wine is open and expressive, so a short aeration lifts the cool red fruit and aromatics without blowing off the delicate perfume. Pour carefully off any fine sediment that has formed over a decade in bottle.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

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Frequently Asked

When should I drink this wine?

It is drinking beautifully right now in 2026, sitting mid-peak. The window opened in 2017 and peak runs through 2041, so you can enjoy it tonight or cellar it for many more years before any hard decline arrives around 2050.

Should I decant it?

Yes, a short decant of 30 to 45 minutes helps. At this stage the wine is already open, so brief aeration lifts the cool red fruit and perfume while you pour cleanly off the fine sediment that a decade in bottle naturally creates.

What should I pair with it?

Lean toward refined, earthy dishes that respect its silky frame: roast squab with mushroom jus, wild salmon with a pinot noir reduction, or coq au vin. Its high acidity and gentle tannin favor savory, herb-driven cooking over heavy, spicy fare.

Should I cellar it or hold?

Both work. You are inside the peak window, so there is no urgency to drink, yet the high acidity points to a long runway through 2041 and beyond. Hold bottles at 55F with steady humidity to let the tertiary, forest-floor complexity slowly deepen.

What should I open next in a similar style?

Stay in cool, perfumed Burgundy territory. Explore our [Burgundy cellar guide](/wines/region/burgundy) and more [Pinot Noir wines](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir), or step up to the [2019 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru](/wines/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti/romanee-saint-vivant-grand-cru-marey-monge/2019) for the same hallowed vineyard in another hand.