Tasting Notes
A rare white from Marsannay, this Chardonnay shows lemon curd, pear and white flowers, with hints of hazelnut and flint. The palate is layered and textural, balancing stone fruit richness with taut acidity and a saline mineral thread. Fresh, savoury and long, it reflects Marsannay’s limestone soils with clarity. - Chris L
Sylvain Pataille is one of Burgundy’s most respected and individualistic vignerons, based in Marsannay at the northern edge of the Côte de Nuits. Trained as an oenologist and consultant before establishing his domaine in 1999, Pataille has become a champion of Marsannay’s terroirs, elevating the reputation of this once-overlooked appellation. Today he farms around 15 hectares spread across a mosaic of lieux-dits, working with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a celebrated collection of old-vine Aligoté parcels.
Farming is certified organic and guided by biodynamic principles, with an emphasis on biodiversity and healthy soils. In the cellar, Pataille works with wild ferments, minimal sulphur, gentle extraction and long élevage, often in older oak, to highlight texture and terroir transparency. His range runs from crystalline, age-worthy Aligotés to structured and perfumed Marsannay reds, culminating in the flagship L’Ancestrale.
Pataille’s wines are known for their energy, purity and soulful expression of place—wines that combine the finesse of the Côte de Nuits with the freshness and authenticity of Marsannay. He has become a reference point not only for the appellation but for thoughtful, terroir-driven winemaking across Burgundy.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Marsannay |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |