2019 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Blanc Charme aux Pretres, Cote de Nuits, France Domaine de Chassorney John 'North Canyon Road' Syrah

John 'North Canyon Road' Syrah

known for the eponymous and prestigious wine château to which their land runs adjacent

Almost 80 years old vines (planted in 1952)

Lively in the mouth

Most of the original vines have died off by now and we have recently been replanting with lesser-known French varietals such as Gamay and Savagnin

2019 Domaine Sylvain Pataille, Marsannay Blanc Charme aux Pretres, Cote de Nuits, France Domaine de Chassorney John 'North Canyon Road' SyrahVariety: Chardonnay Vine Age: Planted in 1985 Terroir: Moderate slope facing east. Gravelly, reddish brown soils on changing types of limestone bedrock: a entroque, Comblanchien, Ostrea acuminata marl. 280 300 meters elevation. Viticulture: Certified organic Vinification: Gentle pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 24 months in barrel (1 3 new oak), low sulfur additions only at bottling.