Mercurey
Youthful notes of Pinot Noir typical from Mercurey terroir and nice mineral and peppery undertones.
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.
Bottling in January.
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
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.
