Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Rouge 2022
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The Land
Sylvain Pataille's Bourgogne Rouge is sourced from vineyards in Marsannay, located at the northern tip of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. The region's limestone and clay soils provide an ideal terroir for Pinot Noir, contributing to the wine's minerality and depth. Pataille's commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices ensures that the vineyards are cultivated with respect for the environment, allowing the unique characteristics of the land to be fully expressed in the wine.
The Wine
100% Pinot Noir grapes harvested from old vines averaging 50 years in age. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts, and the wine undergoes aging in a combination of stainless steel and used oak barrels for approximately 12 months. The result is an above average Bourgogne Rouge, with a slightly funky initial aroma that leads to a vibrant and expressive notes of red berries, orange zest, baking spice, and rose petals. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, showcasing lively red berries, spice, florals with an elegant yet structured finish.
The People
Sylvain Pataille is a renowned vigneron and consulting oenologist based in Marsannay. Since establishing his domaine in 1999, he has been a leading advocate for organic and biodynamic viticulture in the region. Pataille's meticulous approach to vineyard management and winemaking (utilizing low use of sulfur) focuses on expressing the purity and authenticity of Burgundy's terroir. His dedication to quality and tradition has earned him a reputation for producing wines that are both approachable in their youth and capable of aging gracefully.
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Burgundy, in eastern France, encompasses several subregions, but it is the Côte d'Or that is home to many of the world's most expensive and revered wines. The region, primarily a single east-facing slope, has mixed limestone soils that vary dramatically from village to village and even vineyard to vineyard. White wines, crafted from Chardonnay, range from rich and opulent to lean and intensely mineral, while Pinot Noir produces silky, perfumed red wines of exceptional finesse and complexity. Centuries of winemaking tradition have resulted in every plot being meticulously recognized and scrutinized, making the Côte d'Or a true capital of terroir.
Burgundy - Cote d'Or
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, notoriously difficult-to-grow, low-yielding grape that finds its ancestral home in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most elegant and nuanced wines. While Burgundy remains its spiritual heartland, Pinot Noir has since traveled the globe, finding success in other cooler climates, notably in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Germany. This grape is a challenge for any grower, as it requires specific conditions to show its best, and yet the wines it produces are capable of such a captivating and singular character.
