Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Aligote 2022
Bourgogne Aligote 2022 ****JMDomaine Sylvain PatailleMarsannay, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy $31.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)$33.99 SALE ABV: 12%Variety: Aligoté DoréVine Age: 52 years old on averageTerroir: 60% from Champ Forey (limestone and gravel soil), 40% from Auvonnes (clay, marl soil with small stones)Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic methodsVinification: Directly pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation (2/3 in older barrels, 1/3 in tank). Aged for 12 months, minimal sulfur, added only at bottling.**** out of 588 pts Jasper MorrisIn bottle. Mid lemon yellow. A fine tangy fruit on the nose, crunchy and classy, a little bit of almond paste, very long. Just a lovely example, straightforward by Sylvain’s standards but so persistent. Drink from 2024-2027.