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Sylvain Pataille Marsannay L'Ancestrale 2019

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Producer Sylvain Pataille
Region, Country Marsannay, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 6
Product Code 20828-750

As the name suggests L’Anscestrale is drawn from the Domaine’s oldest vines, principally a parcel of 90-year-old vines in the Clos du Roy, but also fruit from Clémengeot and Les Ouzeloy. The winemaking is the same as the Domaine’s top reds—100% whole-cluster pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, gentle extraction, no sulphur and lengthy élevage—although here the wine sees a little more new oak. Pataille notes that the new barrels complement the inherent density of this bottling.





Reviews

“Outstanding. Top Value. This is aromatically similar to the Le Chapitre though it’s even spicier. There is terrific punch to the denser and more powerful yet quite elegant and refined medium-bodied flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract before terminating in a driving, firmly structured and striking long finish. Once again, it’s not easy to find this level of quality though if you are able to find a few bottles, be sure to allow them at least some bottle aging.” 91-94 points
93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound
“The grapes are entirely fermented as whole clusters, with a gentle extraction and 24 months ageing in cask, half new. The result is a wine of impressive concentration, with pronounced aromas of ripe plum and cassis, a floral edge, plus a distinct minerality. The texture is velvety and dense, with an abundance of fine-grained tannins and a superb, balanced persistence on the finish.”
96 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter
“The 2019 Marsannay “L’Ancestrale” has a gorgeous mulberry scented bouquet with heather and a touch of peppermint in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with good grip on the entry, redcurrant and cranberry fruit, very saline on the finish with very good length. There is a sense of… “bounce” in this Marsannay.” 91-93 points
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

Reviews

“Outstanding. Top Value. This is aromatically similar to the Le Chapitre though it’s even spicier. There is terrific punch to the denser and more powerful yet quite elegant and refined medium-bodied flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract before terminating in a driving, firmly structured and striking long finish. Once again, it’s not easy to find this level of quality though if you are able to find a few bottles, be sure to allow them at least some bottle aging.” 91-94 points
93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound
“The grapes are entirely fermented as whole clusters, with a gentle extraction and 24 months ageing in cask, half new. The result is a wine of impressive concentration, with pronounced aromas of ripe plum and cassis, a floral edge, plus a distinct minerality. The texture is velvety and dense, with an abundance of fine-grained tannins and a superb, balanced persistence on the finish.”
96 points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter
“The 2019 Marsannay “L’Ancestrale” has a gorgeous mulberry scented bouquet with heather and a touch of peppermint in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with good grip on the entry, redcurrant and cranberry fruit, very saline on the finish with very good length. There is a sense of… “bounce” in this Marsannay.” 91-93 points
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

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