Domaine Sylvain Pataille
Les Méchalots Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Nose of wet stone, an overlapping saltiness, and emerging notes of green pear and apple, with a slight note of pastry or some kind of sweet bread, but only dancing in the background. Color of very pale yellow, with slight flecks or green OB the edges and great legs on a light/medium body. It was too cold to begin with, but overtime the flavor opened up with a nice, balanced acidity, a slightly salty and mineral driven finish and a fruit forward palate, with more apple and pear notes, with some cumquat, star fruit and white peach throughout. Really tasty on its own, and I’d imagine very nice with some afternoon food or brunch.
Nose of wet stone, an overlapping saltiness, and emerging notes of green pear and apple, with a slight note of pastry or some kind of sweet bread, but only dancing in the background. Color of very pale yellow, with slight flecks or green OB the edges and great legs on a light/medium body. It was too cold to begin with, but overtime the flavor opened up with a nice, balanced acidity, a slightly salty and mineral driven finish and a fruit forward palate, with more apple and pear notes, with some cumquat, star fruit and white peach throughout. Really tasty on its own, and I’d imagine very nice with some afternoon food or brunch.
1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2021
Pale gold - crisp acidity, apple and pear, nice easygoing Bourgogne blanc
Pale gold - crisp acidity, apple and pear, nice easygoing Bourgogne blanc
1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2020
Steely. Ginger and grated spices. Definitely tastes of red wine terroir. Tightly coiled and almost chewy. Severe, but in a good way. Special stuff.
Steely. Ginger and grated spices. Definitely tastes of red wine terroir. Tightly coiled and almost chewy. Severe, but in a good way. Special stuff.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2019
11 years - 1.23.13
Papaya, pineapple, lemon, white peach, white flowers, yogurt.
11 years - 1.23.13
Papaya, pineapple, lemon, white peach, white flowers, yogurt.
The nose is almost like a cologne, with a musty funk that comes with age, amber, sandalwood, and even a hint of smoke over a golden fruited background.
The nose is almost like a cologne, with a musty funk that comes with age, amber, sandalwood, and even a hint of smoke over a golden fruited background.
Nov 25th, 2023
Pataille strikes again—electric. Shows the lushness of the vintage but still has great cut and freshness.
Pataille strikes again—electric. Shows the lushness of the vintage but still has great cut and freshness.
Jun 20th, 2023
Truly a lovely BB - wet stone, pear, ginger, lovely opening/mid. Fresh spring water, salinity. Simple & short finish sadly ends this ride too soon.
Truly a lovely BB - wet stone, pear, ginger, lovely opening/mid. Fresh spring water, salinity. Simple & short finish sadly ends this ride too soon.
Dec 6th, 2021