2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay L'Ancestrale, Cote de Nuits, France Amaury Beaufort both terraced

both terraced

and 330L barrels for a long

creating white wines that could and should be aged

this wine was made infusion style with minimal pour overs and love touches

2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay L'Ancestrale, Cote de Nuits, France Amaury Beaufort both terracedFrom 6080 year old Pinot Noir farmed for very low yields, this cuve is fermented with native yeasts using a significant portion of whole clusters and gentle pump overs. levage runs about two years, beginning with a higher share of new barrels before moving to once used wood to refine texture, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration with minimal sulfur. The 2020 vintage brings more concentration and ripeness, but the palate stays