Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Ancestrale other_regions The visit was capped off

The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose

It should drink well over the next 10 years

Unfurling in the glass with aromas of wild strawberries

Medium to full body

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Ancestrale other_regions The visit was capped off(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.