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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C. |
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Appetizers, Comté cheese gougères, Beaufort cheese soufflé, sea bream ceviche, sole in white butter sauce. |
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Starting today and continuing until 2031. |
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The estate and the wine |
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A leading name in Marsannay, Sylvain Pataille has earned its place among Burgundy’s greats, gradually expanding its vineyard holdings to 17 hectares.
Awarded one star by the French wine guide RVF, Sylvain Pataille is a passionate advocate for the terroirs of Marsannay and Chenôve, including the often-overlooked Clos du Chapitre. Uncompromising in his approach, he practices rigorous organic farming—using horse-drawn plows—and in the cellar favors ultra-gentle pressing, a high proportion of whole-cluster fermentation, and extended aging (often over two years) with minimal sulfur and about one-third new oak.
The resulting wines are vibrant, honest, and deeply engaging—especially his exceptional Aligotés and remarkable Marsannays, which stand virtually alone in the region for their character and quality. |
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The 2023 White Burgundy Aligoté Les Auvonnes au Pépé offers richly ripe fruit flavors and a generous, inviting character. Centered on warm notes of yellow peach, grain, and a touch of malt, this is a lively, expressive wine with real depth—beautifully capturing the full range and nuance of its Aligoté grape variety. |
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Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in barrels. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF) |
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