2022 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay L'Ancestrale (750ml)

"Sylvain Pataille is a consulting enologist to some of the biggest names in the Côte d'Or. With his brother Laurent he now farms 15 ha of vineyards located exclusively in Marsannay...I have made this observation before but there is perhaps no one in the Côte de Nuits, with the possible exception of Cyril Audoin, that does more with less in terms of producing top quality wines from less prestigious appellations. If you aren't familiar with the Pataille wines, then I strongly suggest that you make their acquaintance." - Allen Meadows (Burghound) "A discreet application of wood suffuses the ripe, cool and fresh aromas of spiced plum, various dark berries and a plethora of spice and floral scents. The delicious, intense and equally sleek medium weight flavors possess even better mid-palate density thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that buffers the firm but fine tannins shaping the youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. Excellent. 91-94 ♥ Outstanding Top Value - Allen Meadows