Marsannay Clos du Roy Sylvain Pataille 2019
Marsannay Clos du Roy Sylvain Pataille 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Marsannay, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, bolognese. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
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Based in Marsannay-la-Côte, Sylvain Pataille is a highly regarded wine producer who built up his domaine from scratch. He set up his own label in 1999, while still working at a winemaking laboratory in Beaune. Today Sylvain owns 15 hectares of organic certified vineyards, all situated within the Marsannay appellation. This cuvée comes from Clos du Roy, a single vineyard situated just north of the border with Marsannay. The wine has a pronounced floral character, complemented by notes of red fruit and firm tannins.