Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Clos Roy Rouge Vintage:2018 Mild reduction is enough to

Mild reduction is enough to render the nose difficult to read

04 ha parcel of 60+ year old vines

with good concentration

this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit

powerful and structured

Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Clos Roy Rouge Vintage:2018 Mild reduction is enough to(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.