Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy 2022 Sylvain Pataille | Burgundy

Sylvain Pataille 's Marsannay Clos du Roy immediately catches the eye with its precision and elegance. From the historic Clos du Roy parcel in Marsannay, Côte de Nuits, these vines benefit from an exceptional terroir in Burgundy, with soils of bedded sandstone. These rare limestones offer a singular minerality and depth. The Clos owes its name to King Louis XI, who acquired it in 1477, and even then, the wines from this parcel were prized for their extraordinary quality. Scrupulous about respecting natural cycles and the richness of the soil, Domaine Sylvain Pataille cultivates Pinot Noir vines averaging 40 to 70 years old biodynamically. Harvesting is entirely manual, and winemaking favors whole-bunch fermentation with little intervention, followed by 12 months' ageing in oak barrels, 30% of which are new.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin: Sylvain Pataille 's Marsannay Clos du Roy is a wine of great class, combining finesse and structure. It reveals a remarkable aromatic complexity that promises splendid cellaring over the next decade. The Sylvain Pataille wine estate style is immediately apparent in the harmony between fruit, structure and freshness. This cru illustrates the richness of Marsannay and easily joins the best Premier Crus of the Côte de Nuits.

On the nose, the wine opens with notes of red fruit, iris and violet. It evolves with hints of dried roses and lovely mineral notes. A wine of great complexity that expresses itself with elegance.

Very silky on the palate, the tannins bring freshness and energy to the wine. Floral touches and good acidity are present throughout. The finish is sapid and long.