Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Ancestrale Vintage:2022 weight and concentration than in

weight and concentration than in any of the prior Corton grands crus as well as notably better depth and persistence of the balanced and built to age finish

Compared to other examples I have enjoyed

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The highly textured

here too there is an initial note of bourgeon de cassis though considerable eventually coaxes the intensely floral-suffused aromas of spicy jasmine tea

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Ancestrale Vintage:2022 weight and concentration than in(from a mix of vines that range from 60 to 80+ years of age; 90% whole cluster). A distinctly floral nose is cool and pure with notes of violet, plum and plenty of spice. There is fine intensity to the rich, focused and stony middleweight flavors that brim with dry extract thanks to the old vines, all wrapped in a precise, balanced and beautifully lingering if moderately austere finish. This should age effortlessly and is well worth considering.