| Grape/Varietal : Aligote | Color : White |
| Origin : France | Bottle Size : 75cl |
| Region : Burgundy, Cote D'Or | ABV : 12.5% |
| Vintage : 2018 | Natural Factor: Biodynamic |
Wine Insight
Sylvain Pataille is one of the new breed of winemakers who first achieved the highest level of technical training before beginning to craft his own wines. A highly-regarded consulting oenologist, who still advises over 15 Burgundy domaines, Pataille has in very short order built up (mostly en fermage) a domaine of some 15 hectares, all in Marsannay, the northernmost, and most recent (1987) AOC of the Côte de Nuits.
Domaine Pataille currently produces 12 cuvées, including not only red, white and rosé Marsannay (Marsannay being the only appellation in the Côte d’Or permitted AC rosé), but also Aligoté, Passetoutgrain and Bourgogne Blanc and Rouge.
Domaine Pataille is farmed organically — in transition to completely biodynamic wine production. Accordingly, there are no chemical herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers; and only natural yeasts, no enzymes, are used. The fermentation, partially in fiberglass and partially in stainless steel, is relatively short — usually only 10-12 days — with temperatures held to a maximum of around 32°C. The wines are then racked into oak barriques (1/3 new) and then aged for up to 24 months (18 on average) before bottling.
Made from 100% Aligote, Planted in the 1930s, Slope facing east, 250-meters elevation, clay and marl soils with many small limestone rocks. Vertical press, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 12 months in older barrels and demi-muids, minimal sulfur additions only at bottling. "Bright yellow. Butter and smoke mixed with fresh citrus, lime zest and green apple. Charming palate and mouthwatering finish. Beautiful Aligoté"
Pairs Well With:
Vietnamese-style salmon with roasted cashew rice noodle salad
Sounds Like:
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