Bourgogne Rouge 2023

Sylvain Pataille is one of Burgundy's most singular and energetic figures — born and bred in Marsannay though not from a winemaking family, having built his 17-hectare domaine from scratch starting with just one hectare in 1999. His holdings span some of the finest terroirs in Marsannay, tended biodynamically. His passion for growing grapes and making wine is unmatched, and he is a consulting enologist to some of the biggest names in the Côte d'Or. His approach to winemaking is one of minimal intervention. 

This Bourgogne Rouge comes from three hectares of 50-year-old vines, among the oldest in his portfolio. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in fibreglass, with three weeks of skin contact to extract depth, texture, and complexity. A long élevage in old barriques follows, allowing the wine to develop layers and elegance without any imposition of new oak