Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Aligote La Charmes aux Pretres 2022 SF Chronicle softening the anise notes to

softening the anise notes to let sumptuous floral and spice layers resonate

The Sierra Negra takes 12 years to mature

nothing showy) and sits for 25 years

Los Empleados this year is an intentional blend of Rose of Peru from the Maglite vineyard in Ontario and the Lopez Palomino vineyard in Fontana

and in summer they lie heavy with fruit

Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Aligote La Charmes aux Pretres 2022 SF Chronicle softening the anise notes toSylvain Pataille elevates Aligot to an art form on this vineyard of rare geological drama: three limestone layersfossiliferous above, hard Comblanchien in the middle, and Ostrea marl belowcreate profound mineral expression. The 2022 opens with petrol, citrus confit, and delicate florals before revealing a bone dry, intensely mineralized palate laced with lemon and austere precision. Serious Burgundy to cellar, when its complexity will deepen further.