Pataille farms just 0.3 hectares of ancient vines in the lieu-dit of Champ Forey in Marsannay-la-Côte. Planted between 1932 and 1961, the Aligoté Doré vines sit at 250 metres and face east on gravelly limestone soils. Champ Forey ferments chiefly in used casks (just 15% new) and ages for one year before bottling.

“Five Stars. Fuller yellow, with the grape skin and apple character of very good Aligoté. It is worth spending time over the nose. This is just immaculate, with such intensity behind and just a little wood. Seems ready to bottle whereas the 2021 needed 24 months. Very long behind. Effortless! Drink from 2025-2030.” 90-92 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy