2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Aligote
From: Marsannay, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France Varietal: Aligoté Doré Taste and Critical Acclaim: Full of lemon-y verve meets meyer lemon confit, gardenia (without being soapy), a distinct presence of lees aging, and a beautifully long, lifted finish, this wine is a must for anyone who loves wines like Chablis. “Clos du Roy is another outstanding terroir in Chenôve that Pataille farms. He has a small 0.18-hectare site that was planted to Aligoté Doré between 1932 – 1948 in thin, gravelly limestone soils. He weaves the vine tips together (‘tressage') and farms with a horse. The resulting wine has incredible complexity and depth of flavour, with notes of gooseberry, tarragon, mineral, and hay and a million exotic flavours that reveal themselves on the palate. Truly a delight. (CC)” —Decanter, 94 points (January 2023) “A classic aligoté nose reflects notes of green apple, spice and a variety of citrus nuances that are picked up by the racy, intense and delicious middleweight flavors and