Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay "La Charme aux Prêtres" dry white 2022

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Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay "Le Charme aux Prêtres" dry white 2022

RVF Guide to the Best Wines of France 2026 (Sept 2025): 94/100. Les Charmes aux Prêtres delicately smoky, very light and mouthwatering, more vibrant and salivating in its finish.

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

My domaine spans 14 hectares located solely within the Marsannay appellation; becoming a winemaker has been obvious to me since a young age. As a consulting oenologist, I took over one hectare of vines on lease in 1999, then the area increased to two hectares in 2000 and four hectares in 2001, the year I left the lab to fully dedicate myself to the domaine and a small consulting activity. 2002 saw significant growth with the expansion to 10 hectares and especially the arrival of beautiful plots.

Additionally, the domaine has been certified organic (since 2008) and is currently undergoing biodynamic certification with Ecocert."

Marsannay white 'La Charme aux Prêtres' needs time to blend and express itself.

Grape variety : Chardonnay 40%, average age 25 years.

Terroir : La Charme aux Prêtres. Shallow soil of very limestone bedrock with red clays on the surface, which imparts a strong minerality to this wine.

Vinification: Aging for 2 years in barrels with 2/3 new barrels in the first year and 1/3 in the second part of aging. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aging on lees and light bâtonnage (2 or 3 times).

Bottling occurs after 24/27 months of aging depending on the vintage and tastings (minimum 20 months in barrels followed by 3 months of clarification in tank) with light filtration to avoid stripping the wines.