2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Rouge Rheingau which Pedro cleared and planted

which Pedro cleared and planted in 2010

from which Pierre intends to release a scant few bottles when the year and these ancient vines allow

to get a whiff of what’s happening behind

7* Brix on September 22 – 2021 was an impressively cool growing season in Monterey County

given how hard the ground becomes when the clay gets soaked and then dries in this parcel of old vines

2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Rouge Rheingau which Pedro cleared and plantedVine 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.