Sylvain Pataille - Marsannay - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Marsannay is a textbook expression of Pinot Noir, offering a fresh and flavorful palate with both ripeness and depth. It’s a vibrant, concentrated red—already irresistibly drinkable, yet built to age beautifully.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from vines aged between 30 and 50 years old. Grown on limestone and red clay soils. Aged for 12 months in barrels and 6 months in vats.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast Bresse chicken, pigeon with crushed pepper and simple jus, beef in all its forms, preferably braised, roasted, or grilled.

Cellar aging:

Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)

A leading name in Marsannay, Sylvain Pataille has earned its place among Burgundy’s greats, gradually expanding its vineyard holdings to 17 hectares.

Awarded one star by the French wine guide RVF, Sylvain Pataille is a passionate advocate for the terroirs of Marsannay and Chenôve, including the often-overlooked Clos du Chapitre. Uncompromising in his approach, he practices rigorous organic farming—using horse-drawn plows—and in the cellar favors ultra-gentle pressing, a high proportion of whole-cluster fermentation, and extended aging (often over two years) with minimal sulfur and about one-third new oak.

The resulting wines are vibrant, honest, and deeply engaging—especially his exceptional Aligotés and remarkable Marsannays, which stand virtually alone in the region for their character and quality.