A blend of 3 vines located on the eastern slope of Mercurey, a fairly cold environment.
Terroir
Deep limestone clay soil.
Vines
20 to 40 years old vines of Pinot Noir.
Early manual harvesting in 20 kgs baskets. 100 % destemmed then selection on sorting table. Pellicular maceration of 5 days prior to alcoholic fermentation with natural yeast. Pumping-over twice daily.
12 months in traditional French oak barrels then 2 months in stainless steel vat.
Youthful notes of Pinot Noir typical from Mercurey terroir (raspberry, red currant, sour cherry) and nice mineral and peppery undertones. Mercurey Villages is vinified and aged to be enjoyed after a few months in the bottle.
Drink
Within 5 years
Vintage 2024
The 2024 vintage in the Côte Chalonnaise is emerging as both limited and remarkably promising. Despite a challenging season marked by frost, hail, and intense mildew pressure, the grapes ultimately reached satisfying ripeness thanks to a luminous, steady August. The Chardonnays display finely sculpted profiles, carrying vibrant freshness, bright citrus nuances, and a confidently expressed minerality. The Pinot Noirs, though produced in modest quantities, show a deep garnet hue, delicate red‑berry aromatics, and an elegant framework supported by refined, silky tannins. Winemaking has been precise and controlled, with clean fermentations and harmonious balances already taking shape. Volumes may be low, but quality stands out clearly. A vintage defined by meticulous work and exacting craftsmanship—one that will captivate enthusiasts of Burgundian finesse.
Elisabeth de Valois, often called Elisabeth de France, died at the age of 23, on October 3rd, 1568. Her marriage by proxy to Philip II at age 14 made her Queen of Spain, Naples and Sicily, as well as Duchess of Burgundy.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui - Juin 2021
Millésime 2018
16,5/20 - Pour ses débuts dans nos pages, cette maison fait des débuts prometteurs. Illustration avec ce Mercurey à la robe grenat, aux arômes mêlant pivoines et fruits rouges. Le vin est consistant, soyeux, avec un fruité gourmand et un bon équilibre.