Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay 'Clos du Roy', Cote de Nuits, France 2018

Marsannay Clos du Roy 2018 is a refined, terroir-focused Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, crafted organically to showcase the limestone-rich soils of this prized climat. The wine opens with aromas of red cherry, rose petal, and subtle spice, complemented by a delicate earthiness. On the palate it is elegant and medium-bodied, with bright red fruit, fine minerality, and silky, well-integrated tannins that provide structure without weight. Aged in a judicious mix of new and used oak, it balances finesse and depth, making it approachable now yet capable of developing further complexity over the next decade.