Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Grasses Tetes

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Grasses Tetes(one barrel made; 100% whole clusters). A super floral nose displays a hint of green tea on the discreetly spicy aromas of essence of various red berries along with a hint of cool earth. The round, delicious and seductively textured medium bodied flavors possess a certain taut muscularity that adds a touch of firmness to the clean, dry and well balanced finale that exhibits sneaky good length. This is very good and if you can find it, dont hesitate.

from the deepest

a single-region expression of a classic regional variety

this dense purple wine offers up notes of beef blood

plus a brushed velvet texture

Substantial building tannins coat the teeth and give the finish a youthfully aggressive quality

(planted in 1985)

this essentially remains a Bâtard of refinement

Gets better and better

The delicious lighter weight flavors are quite supple while offering acceptable length on the balanced finale where a hint of youthful austerity appears

plum liqueur dark currant

fresh acidity

wild herbs