Vintage Character Appellation Marsannay AOC in the northern Côte de Nuits sets the tone for Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Rouge 2023: a village-level Pinot Noir shaped by the area’s limestone-and-clay soils into a vivid, finely contoured red. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a warm growing season that brought generous ripeness, and the result here is open, juicy fruit with an approachable, supple profile while keeping a distinctly stony, mineral edge.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Expect wild strawberry, red cherry and raspberry lifted by violet notes, with gentle savory spice and a faint peppery nuance. Medium-bodied with medium-high acidity and medium tannins, it feels silky and precise through a clean, lightly herbal finish. Pair it with roast chicken, duck rillettes, mushroom risotto, or pork tenderloin with thyme.
Winery Background Domaine Sylvain Pataille is widely regarded as a reference-point producer in Marsannay, known for terroir-driven viticulture and a cellar approach that favors purity and texture over sheer power. Sylvain Pataille is a Burgundian vigneron and trained oenologist, and the domaine is often associated with thoughtful farming, careful sorting, and restrained extraction; many cuvées may include a proportion of whole clusters and are typically raised with judicious oak so Pinot Noir’s perfume and fine-boned structure remain front and center.