Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Blanc 2022 - Magnum 1.5L

Variety: Chardonnay Sylvain Pataille is in every way nontraditional and unconventional. He grew up with wine around, though he was not directly involved until he was an adult—not the norm in a place like Burgundy. His training was only enhanced by his own bright mind and sense of detail in both the vineyard and the cellar. He is an advocate of the uncelebrated Aligote variety, prefers winemaking without a formula, and is one of the most secretly talented farmers and winemakers in all of Burgundy. The village of Marsannay is home to his vineyard holdings, a place that he personally has worked hard to help it to earn a true name. Pataille’s wines are small production, increasingly difficult to find, and just a crazy value. Assembled from several Marsannay parcels, these vines are grown in clay and yellow marl and range from 75-15 years old. Certified organic, the wine is pressed gently and fermented with native yeast. Aged for 18 months, this bottling sees 1/3 new oak. Minimal sulfur at