2021 Laurent Pataille Marsannay 'Les Longeroies', Cote de Nuits, France

$80.00

Variety: Pinot Noir
Size: 0.31 ha (0.77 ac)
Vine Age: Planted in 1981
Terroir: From the lieu-dit Les Longeroies, meaning “long rows”. The rows stretch from top to bottom of the slope; the bottom of the slope is pebbly, the mid-slope is dominated by clay, and the top of the slope is very shallow and limestone based.
Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert, 2023), biodynamic methods.
Vinification: No added SO2 during vinification or aging. 40-60% whole cluster, 2-week ambient yeast fermentation. Aged for 18 months in barrels (0-20% new). SO2 added before bottling (25-40 ppm total).