Mercurey 1er Cru
This Mercurey reveals aromas of dark fruits with a hint of cocoa.
The vineyard is located on a slope (300m altitude), at the foot of the ruins of Montaigu Castle, a plot of Premier Cru, Climat “Clos des Montaigus”. It benefits from a perfect sun exposure (south-east) and clay-limestone soils.
Terroir
Deep limestone clay soil.
Vines
Average of 30 years old Pinot Noir.
Manual harvesting with rigorous selection on tables. 20 days of fermentation, natural yeast. About 15 % whole grape cluster. Daily light pumping-over.
15 months of ageing in traditional Bourguignonne pièces with 30 % of new oak. Malolatic fermentation started lately in spring. Bottled December 2024.
With a brilliant, deep color and intense ruby highlights, this Mercurey reveals aromas of black berries on the nose, enhanced by a subtle hint of cocoa. On the palate, the attack is generous and offers a beautiful texture. Aging in wood and its well-balanced tannic structure give this cuvée power and remarkable persistence.
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Within 8 years
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.
