2022 Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE
This wine is crafted from hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes grown on Sylvain Pataille’s meticulously cared-for vineyards in the Côtes de Nuits and Côtes de Beaune. The grapes are fermented with native yeasts, with a gentle extraction to preserve the purity of the fruit. The wine is aged in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels for around 12 months, with minimal intervention to allow the expression of the terroir to shine through. Bottled with a light touch, this Bourgogne Rouge is designed to be approachable and enjoyable in its youth, but with the structure to develop over the next few years.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Sylvain Pataille is a rising star in Burgundy, known for his organic and biodynamic approach to viticulture. Based in Marsannay, a village just to the north of Dijon, Pataille is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the true character of Burgundy’s terroirs. With a focus on sustainable farming and low-intervention winemaking, Sylvain Pataille crafts wines that are both precise and expressive, with an emphasis on freshness and balance. His vineyard practices include using cover crops, minimal spraying, and working with native yeasts, all in the service of making wines that are both authentic and age-worthy. With his meticulous attention to detail and respect for the land, Sylvain Pataille is quickly gaining a reputation for producing some of the most exciting wines in the region.