Tasting Notes
L’Ancestrale is Pataille’s flagship, made only in top vintages from the domaine’s oldest vines. The nose is complex and perfumed, with red and black fruit, rose, spice and a hint of truffle. The palate is powerful yet finely etched, with layered fruit, firm tannins and a driving mineral core. Profound, age-worthy and elegant, it represents the pinnacle of Marsannay. - Chris L
“Noticeably darker and deeper in colour. This is very concentrated in its dark fruit way, 50% whole bunch vinification, which adds a lightly herbaceous touch which freshens up the mid palate. Generous through the middle and very persistent. Drink from 2027-2032.” 90-92 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Less is more! Minimal intervention or Lo-fi wines encapsulate those producers who keep additions and manipulations to a minimum during the winemaking process. This means the wines are wild fermented, unfiltered and unfined, and only add sulfur during the process.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Marsannay |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |