Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Clos Roy Rouge Vintage:2016 This compact and very tightly

This compact and very tightly wound effort makes it unequivocally clear that this is built to reward extended keeping and like the Folatières

a blend of 49% Cabernet Franc

(from Feusselottes proper)

round and succulent medium weight flavors possess an almost salty and equally refreshing finish that is notably firmer

The patently sauvage-inflected aromas possess better layering that includes plum

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Clos Roy Rouge Vintage:2016 This compact and very tightly(80% whole clusters). Here the expressive nose blends notes of very ripe red and dark pinot fruit with discreet exotic and floral nuances. The supple and energetic flavors are not particularly dense, but they do possess good detail on the overtly austere compact and serious finale where the balance isnt quite completely dialed in.