2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, Cote de Nuits, France Julien Cecillon Distilled twice using copper pot

Distilled twice using copper pot stills

Le Gory has a unique blend of deep red clay and tuffeau

This wine is all about that balance - lovely fruit brought into perspective by minerality and the desire to just pour yourself another and ponder the great potential for this grape in this region

planted by Jean-Jacques Morel after the site was abandoned in the 30s

It translates roughly to “valley of the vey

2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, Cote de Nuits, France Julien Cecillon Distilled twice using copper potVine Age: Planted from 1950 1980 Terroir: Blend of multiple terroirs across the village appellation Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic methods Vinification: 30% whole cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in older oak barrels, low sulfur additions at bottling. Sylvain Pataille farms organically and vinifies this village Pinot with native yeasts, a meaningful share of whole clusters, and gentle daily pump overs to favor