2021 Laurent Pataille Marsannay Es Chezots, Cote de Nuits, France Pedres Blanques finishing long on a chalk-saline

finishing long on a chalk-saline line

Distilled twice in traditional copper pot stills

The wine ferments in 500-liter neutral oak barrels with indigenous yeast for about 1 month and then rests in barrels for 8 months of elevage

Region: WachauGrape variety: RieslingVineyard: LoibenbergSoil type: barren primary rock with shallow soilsWine-making: Spontaneously fermented in stainless steel

2021 Laurent Pataille Marsannay Es Chezots, Cote de Nuits, France Pedres Blanques finishing long on a chalk-salineSize: 0. 17 ha (0. 42 ac) Vine Age: Planted in 2001 Terroir: Located in Les Echezeaux, a cooler site tucked away as the valley turns. Rocky soils with little clay, resulting in a floral and lifted expression. Viticulture: Organic (in official conversion as of 2020), biodynamic methods Vinification: No added SO2 during vinification or aging. 50 75% whole cluster, 2 week ambient yeast fermentation with alternating daily punch downs and pump overs. Aged