• Sylvain Pataille

    • Marsannay Rosé Fleur de Pinot

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Pinot Noir, Pinot Beurot
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1932 (En Blungey), 1934 (Champforeys), and 1949 (Charme Aux Prêtres)
    • Terroir: Charme Aux Prêtres, limestone soils; Champforeys, clay soils; En Blungey, Pinot Beurot
    • Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic methods
    • Vinification: 40-50% directly pressed, 50-60% short maceration, ambient yeast fermentation, blended, aged for 18-24 months in foudre and demi-muids, minimal SO2 added at bottling.

    Additional Info

    Sylvain has at least two parcels on opposite ends of the vineyard. The vines here are old, the youngest being planted in 1949, and consist of Chardonnay, Aligoté, and Pinot Noir for Rosé. Sylvain notes the characteristic reductive minerality despite the change in location, grape, and bedrock. He believes this minerality is so beautiful that it would be a shame to make red wine on this terroir.