2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Rouge 'Clos du Roy', Cote de Nuits, France Wolfram Stempel 60% Garnacha Blanca

60% Garnacha Blanca

Zero sulfur added

Despite an unprecedented dry lightning storm on August 17th that set several areas in Northern California ablaze

the 2016 Martha’s Vineyard has been aged to perfection for immediate enjoyment at release and will continue to reward for the next 20+ years

This ultimate wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months and then racked into small French oak (Allier) barrels for the final six month stage of its élevage

2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Rouge 'Clos du Roy', Cote de Nuits, France Wolfram Stempel 60% Garnacha BlancaVariety: Pinot Noir Vine Age: Planted in 1952, 1965, 1978, 2001, 2003 6 Terroir: Moderate slope facing east to southeast. Gravelly (grzes lite), slightly reddish, iron rich soil (Rabbit Earth). 270 meters elevation. From the limestonemarl slopes at the northern end of Marsannay, Clos du Roy is Patailles most statuesque village site, farmed organically with low yields and hand harvesting. Fermentation is spontaneous with a healthy share of whole