Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Suchots, 2022 female in a variety of vessels

in a variety of vessels but mostly ex-sherry barrels

5L format makes it ideal for casual gatherings

Don’t let the cheeky name fool you—Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 is a seriously well-made blended malt

It’s part throwback

Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Suchots, 2022 female in a variety of vesselsSylvain Cathiards Vosne Romane Les Suchots is everything you want from top tier Vosnedeep, spicy, and silky to its core. It comes from one of the most prized 1er Cru vineyards, just downhill from Romane St Vivant and Richebourg, and in 2022 its firing on all cylinders. This wine is bold and elegant all at once: think black cherry, incense, star anise, and rose petals, layered over finely woven tannins and that unmistakable Vosne sweetnessnot sugar,