2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, Cote de Nuits, France Lenkey 1992 and 2015)

1992 and 2015)

Signature characteristics are a lovely ruby hue

Terroir: Gravelly

the family held back a portion of their 2013 production to be released later as a library wine

Grape: Malbec

2020 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, Cote de Nuits, France Lenkey 1992 and 2015)Vine Age: Planted from 1950 1980 Terroir: Blend of multiple terroirs across the village appellation Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic methods Vinification: 30% whole cluster, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in older oak barrels, low sulfur additions at bottling. Sylvain Pataille farms organically and vinifies this village Pinot with native yeasts, a meaningful share of whole clusters, and gentle daily pump overs to favor