2018 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) "Once again there is little to discern on what appears to be a ripe nose other than pungent reduction. The medium weight flavors possess evident volume, power and mid-palate concentration as the old vines are in evidence, all while displaying a taut muscularity on the stony and beautifully persistent finish where a touch of bitter cherry pit character arises. This terrific effort is well-balanced but quite serious and will also require at least