Sylvain Pataille Marsannay le Chapitre Rouge 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvain Pataille
Label Name:
 
Marsannay le Chapitre Rouge
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Marsannay, Burgundy (Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 93 pts; Vinous ~92 pts; Tannico ~90 pts; various retailers note excellent aging potential (drink 2028–2037)

Tasting Note
Black cherry, bilberry and dark raspberry fruit with floral lift and subtle pepper; medium-bodied, vibrant acidity, fine-grained tannins and a clean, persistent mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork belly, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi/Korean barbecue, shiitake/soy glazed dishes.

Production Method
Practicing biodynamic viticulture; high proportion whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aged ~18 months in oak (c.15% new); minimal sulfur at bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sylvain Pataille (est. 1999), Marsannay-la-Côte. Small, highly regarded domaine noted for organic/biodynamic practices and precise Pinot Noir bottlings.