Domaine Sylvain Pataille is a benchmark estate in Marsannay renowned for its commitment to natural, biodynamic viticulture and pure terroir expression. The historic "Le Chapitre" parcel lies on well-drained calcareous marl soils on a gentle slope, allowing the vines to ripen with clarity and tension.

In the glass, the 2022 Le Chapitre displays a medium ruby red with a pure core. On the nose, aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry mingle with darker nuances of blackberry and cassis, accompanied by floral hints and a refined spice touched with herbs and earth. With aeration, subtle notes of warm spices and damp forest floor unfold, lending depth and character to the bouquet.

On the palate, the wine is elegant and clearly structured. Fresh, expressive fruit is buoyed by vibrant acidity that imparts vitality and tension, while fine, supple tannins provide structure and substance. A lovely balance of fruit, spice, and mineral backbone unfolds across a velvety, refreshing frame, leading into a lingering finish of red berries and earthy complexity.

Well suited for medium-term enjoyment yet endowed with ample substance for several years of cellaring, the 2022 Le Chapitre will gain additional depth and refined complexity with age—an authentic, terroir-driven Pinot Noir from Sylvain Pataille.