Domaine Sylvain Pataille : Marsannay Village "Clémengeots" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Marsannay Village "Clémengeots" 2022 from Domaine Sylvain Pataille

Tasting

Colour
A deep, beautiful ruby hue with subtle violet highlights. Clear and brilliant, it shows a delicate transparency.

Nose
The nose opens with an expressive bouquet of ripe red and black fruits such as raspberry, cherry and blackberry. Delicate floral notes of violet intertwine with hints of sweet spices, clove and a touch of vanilla.

Palate
On the palate, this red wine charms with its velvety, fleshy and generous texture. The pulpy, luscious fruit is supported by remarkably supple tannins, leading to a particularly juicy and easy-drinking finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine pairs beautifully with flavourful meats such as balsamic-glazed pigeon breast with porcini mushrooms or duck breast with raspberries. It will also complement light Asian cuisine or soft bloomy-rind cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine at 16–17°C after decanting for about an hour. The Marsannay Village "Clémengeots" 2022 can be enjoyed now, but it will continue to develop gracefully until at least 2035.

The Elegance and Indulgence of a Red Wine from Marsannay

The Estate

Founded in 1999 by oenologist Sylvain Pataille, Domaine Sylvain Pataille is located in Marsannay-la-Côte, in the north of Burgundy. Having started with a single hectare, the estate now covers around 17 hectares of vines. Still run by Sylvain Pataille, with the support of his brother Laurent, the domaine is renowned for its pioneering role in championing the appellation and its local grape varieties. A committed advocate of organic and biodynamic viticulture, the current owner crafts authentic, easy-drinking wines with minimal intervention, establishing the estate as one of the region's essential references.

The Vineyard

The "En Clémengeots" lieu-dit lies in the commune of Couchey, in the heart of the Marsannay appellation. This one-hectare plot sits on a gentle east-facing slope at an altitude of around 280 metres. The vines, planted successively in 1951, 1989 and 2006, thrive on shallow soils of red clay and fossil-rich limestone. The vineyard is farmed according to organic principles, with a strong biodynamic influence, favouring controlled yields, horse ploughing and respect for biodiversity.

The Vintage

2022 follows in the footsteps of the recent sun-drenched vintages in Burgundy. However, the weather conditions during this growing season proved particularly favourable and better balanced than in some of the more extreme years that preceded it, allowing the berries to reach optimal ripeness while retaining lovely freshness.

Vinification and Ageing

The Marsannay Village "Clémengeots" 2022 is harvested by hand. In the cellar, the vats are filled with 50% whole bunches and 50% destemmed grapes. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, favouring gentle extraction. The wine is then aged for an extended period of around 18 months in oak barrels, with new oak limited to 15%, in order to preserve the brightness of the fruit.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir