Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy 2022 PURYEAR neutral casks so the fruit

neutral casks so the fruit stays front and center

Ideal for collectors or those seeking a sophisticated

Acidity is great and alcohol is modest

food-friendly profile

Oak-vinified with subtle integration

Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy 2022 PURYEAR neutral casks so the fruitClos du Roy is the queen's crown of Marsannay, and many consider it the appellation's single finest terroir. The name comes from 1477, when the vineyard passed from the Dukes of Burgundy to the King of France after the defeat of Charles the Bold. When Marsannay's first Premier Crus are finally classified, Clos du Roy is universally expected to lead the list. Sylvain Pataille's version gets royal treatment: 80 percent whole bunches, 18 months in