What place should this Bourgogne Aligoté have in a tasting devoted to Sylvain Pataille?

Appearance: Pale yellow with green highlights.
Nose: Fresh aromas of lime, green apple and subtle floral notes.
Palate: Lively and zesty, with good minerality and a clean, rounded finish.

It can serve as a point of comparison with Aligotés bearing a place name, such as "La Charme aux Prêtres" or "Champ Forey." This way, you stay with Sylvain Pataille and the same grape variety, without assuming that all the wines have the same profile.

How can I compare this 2022 with the estate's 2023 Aligotés without attributing everything to the vintage?

With a 2023 "Clos du Roy" or "Champ Forey," you are changing both the vintage and the wine. Any difference perceived during the tasting therefore cannot be attributed solely to the effect of the year.

Should I choose this bottle if I'm looking for a specific named plot?

No named plot appears in the name of this Bourgogne Aligoté. If this is a key factor in your choice, the wines named "La Charme aux Prêtres," "Les Auvonnes au Pépé" or "Champ Forey" are worth considering, although their names alone do not establish that they are superior in taste.

To explore the estate's white wines, is it better to compare several Aligotés or add a white Marsannay?

Comparing several Bourgogne Aligotés lets you keep the same appellation as a common thread. Adding a Marsannay Blanc Clos du Roy or Le Chapitre instead broadens the tasting to include different appellations offered by Pataille.

Is the 75 cl format suitable for a comparative tasting with several people?

Yes: for six people, a 75 cl bottle provides 12.5 cl per person. For a session with several wines, you can pour smaller portions so you can revisit each wine during the tasting.