Vintage Character Marsannay “Le Chapitre” Rouge 2022 from Domaine Sylvain Pataille is a village-level Pinot Noir that channels the appellation’s cool-fruited perfume with an extra notch of precision and savory nuance from this noted lieu-dit. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a warm, sunny growing season, producing generous ripeness while well-sited vineyards still captured the brightness that defines great Pinot; here it reads as red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry, lifted by violet, gentle whole-bunch spice and a hint of smoke.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the palate it’s medium-bodied and finely textured, with medium tannins, medium-high acidity, and a long, silky finish that turns subtly earthy and tea-like. Serve it alongside roast chicken, duck breast with a cherry glaze, or a mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Based in Marsannay (Côte de Nuits), Domaine Sylvain Pataille is widely regarded as a leading reference for the commune, known for meticulous work in the vineyards and a terroir-first, transparent style in the cellar. The estate is associated with organic-minded farming and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking choices aimed at preserving perfume, energy, and site character rather than pushing weight or extraction, which is why Pataille’s Marsannay bottlings are frequently cited as benchmarks for the appellation.