Sylvain Pataille is one of Burgundy’s most thoughtful and meticulous vignerons, quietly redefining what’s possible in Marsannay. Trained as an oenologist in Bordeaux, he began consulting for others before starting his own domaine in 1999 with just one hectare. Today, he farms over 15 hectares biodynamically, focusing on low yields, native yeast fermentations, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Sylvain is deeply committed to the expressive potential of Pinot Noir and Aligoté, working with old vines and historic lieux-dits. His wines are precise, textural, and soulful, anchored in limestone and crafted with the humility and rigor of a true artisan.
Clos du Roy is one of the historic heartlands of Marsannay, with clay and limestone soils that deliver both structure and depth. In 2021, a cooler growing season and reduced yields resulted in a wine of fine tension and aromatic detail. Fruit is hand harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, often incorporating a thoughtful proportion of whole bunch to build frame and lift. Ageing in French oak barrels with restrained new wood ensures the emphasis remains on site expression. The wine shows red cherry, crushed raspberry and subtle spice, underpinned by firm yet refined tannins and a persistent mineral finish.
Origin Marsannay, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Grapes Pinot Noir
Vintage 2021
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Fresh, precise, mineral driven red Burgundy
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand harvested, whole berry fermentation with indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, aged around twelve months in neutral oak to preserve purity.
Notes Natural, Organic, Biodynamic
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
