Robert Parker – 93

The 2015 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru En Orveau was the first of Sebastien Cathiard’s cuvees to finish its malolactic. The nose is tightly wound with subtle oyster shell and estuarine scents infusing the dark berry fruit, only reluctantly opening (unlike the more expressive and open Aux Reignots). The palate is sorbet fresh on the entry, but linear and correct, perhaps the most conservative and "classic" of Cathiard’s 2015s and surely with a propensity to age over many years. One of the most enigmatic of the domaine’s 2015, undeniably it is full of class. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040

JancisRobinson.com – 16

Vines over 60 years. Gamey and jewelly on the nose. Very sweet and rather a lack of acidity. A bit soft on the palate despite the come-on nose. And then a light, drying finish. [09/11/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2034