Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Chenove 

Background Sylvain Pataille is a fully qualified oenologist- the man to whom growers turn for technical advice in the cellar- consulting for about 15 domaines. Only just in his thirties, he has managed to create from scratch a domaine of almost 13 hectares (nearly all rented) based on the undervalued soils of the village of Marsannay. Because Marsannay has been something of a Cinderella appellation it has become a hot spot for young growers with ambition who can take advantage of the lower land prices. Prices may be low but there is serious terroir in this ignored village, sandwiched between the great vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin and the southern reaches of Dijon.

Indeed in 'la belle époque', the wines of Marsannay were very highly prized in Dijon and Paris, with vineyards such as Sylvain's 'Clos du Roy' much sought after.

Size:12.6ha

Viticultural and vinification methods At present Sylvain cultivates 'Lutte Raisonée' but most of his vineyards are undergoing conversion to biodynamic wine making. Grapes are hand picked and sorted.

Wines

Reds

Bourgogne Passetoutgrains (blend of 2/3 Gamay, 1/3 Pinot)

Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 'le Chapitre'

Marsannay Cuvée 'la Combe'

Marsannay 'la Montagne'

Marsannay 'Clémengeots'

Marsannay 'les Longeroies'

Marsannay 'Clos du Roy'

White

Marsannay Blanc