2021 Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Rouge "Clos du Roy", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2021 Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Rouge "Clos du Roy" is a refined and expressive Pinot Noir from the northernmost appellation in the Cte de Nuits, Burgundy. The "Clos du Roy" vineyard, one of Marsannays most esteemed sites, is known for its clay limestone soils that lend both structure and elegance to the wine. Sylvain Pataille, a master of organic and biodynamic viticulture, employs minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery,

delivering a Chardonnay that is both approachable in youth and capable of graceful aging

They mature for eighteen months

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The winery is based in Pontedassio

The 2022 vintage from Joseph Colin was crafted with meticulous attention to detail

Situated on the lower

Domaine de la Grand Cour dates back to 1969 when it was purchased by Jean Dutraive

elevating Barbera’s naturally bright acidity and fruit-forward profile into something more layered and age-worthy

The wines have very low intervention-no added sulfites and little is done to the wines after their grapes have been pressed

who succeeded Maurice in 1957

Chateau du Prieure de Cantenac became Chateau Prieure-Lichine when it was bought by the charismatic Alexis Lichine

followed by at least 3 years of aging and a dosage of 7g/L