• Laurent Pataille
  • Marsannay Es Chezots

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Size: 0.17 ha (0.42 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted in 2001
    • Terroir: Located in Les Echezeaux, a cooler site tucked away as the valley turns. Rocky soils with little clay, resulting in a floral and lifted expression.
    • Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert), biodynamic methods
    • Vinification: No added SO2 during vinification or aging. 50-75% whole cluster, 2-week ambient yeast fermentation with alternating daily punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged for 15 months in barrels (0-30% new). SO2 added before bottling (25-40 ppm total).