Marsannay Rouge, Sylvain Pataille 2021

Sylvain Pataille is most exciting producer based in Marsannay, the northern quarter of the Côte de Nuits, and his wines hav become something of "darling" amongst Burgundy collector and sommeliers - his wines are very dangerously drinkable and prices are still reasonable, which is now a rarity in the region.
 
Le Chapitre in Chenôve is among the finest in the northern Côte de Nuits, yet this is among the first vintages elevated to village status. Pataille farms just over a hectare at mid-slope with orange-brown rocky limestone soils (grèzes litées) which give the wine a pronounced mineral concentration. The fruit expression is pomegranate/ raspberry; there is a hint of reduction, which will pass, and a spicy depth to the nose. The texture is tannic and fresh, with plenty of substance and a lingering finish.(CC)
- 95 points, Decanter Magazine
 
Biodynamic