Domaine Sylvain Pataille - Marsannay "Clos du Roy" 2021 (750ml)
Price: $99.99
| Producer | Domaine Sylvain Pataille |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 201122 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Sylvain Pataille Description
Etymology: Roy is the ancient French spelling of Roi, meaning king. This Clos in Chenôve was originally called “Le Clos des Ducs”, as it was a possession of the Dukes of Burgundy. The vineyard was renamed Clos du Roy in 1477, after the defeat at Nancy of the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold, and the subsequent annexation to the Kingdom of France of his lands.
Site: Clos du Roy is located in Chenôve. It is the northernmost lieu-dit in the Marsannay appellation.
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Scents of red berries, plums, licorice, potpourri and orange zest introduce the 2021 Marsannay Clos du Roy, a medium to full-bodied, bright and fleshy wine with powdery tannins, lively acids and a saline finish. A nicely balanced cuvée that's neither the most extrovert nor the most structured bottling in the range, it will offer a broad drinking window.
Vinous: 91-93 Points
The 2021 Marsannay Clos du Roy has a nicely poised bouquet with black cherry and mulberry fruit, floral scents emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with firm tannins, very saline with a briny finish. Excellent.
Burghound: 89-92 Points
A fresher and brighter combination freely reveals its aromas of essence of red cherry, earth and crushed fennel along with a pretty array of floral elements. There is slightly better vibrancy to the rich and solidly powerful middleweight flavors that exude evident minerality on the dusty, moderately austere and solidly persistent finale. This is very Clos du Roy in character and should also repay up to a decade of keeping.
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