Sylvain Pataille - 2022 Marsannay Rouge Condiment

Sylvain Pataille - 2022 Marsannay Rouge CondimentWith a patchwork of vines covering more than two hectares, this is arguably Patailles signature red cuve. The vineyards are spread across Chenve, Couchey and Marsannay la Cte. All the vines were planted between 1950 and 1980, with the youngest over 40 years old. The wines aged in a mixture of used barriques and several old demi muids (600 litres). The final blend includes around 80% bunches. This is what great Marsannay is all about. Bibendum,

This is always a superb dry Riesling and is most definitely in 2024

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Aura Protection smells rich

After spending the first year out of high school working for the family business

it’s fresh and gently off-dry

you can keep them almost forever

boiled lollies and buttered scones

It is made with filtered Sydney water

Fragrant and fresh

Frankincense on toast

to arrive wherever there's a table full of food

'Hazelnut' is a nostalgic smelling incense with a slight hint of sweet and nutty notes