Mercurey 1er Cru
An affordable 1er cru in its youth.
Western part of Mercurey, a plot of Premier Cru, Climat La Bondue. The steep slope and its East/South-East facing guarantee early exposure to sunlight.
Terroir
Limestone clay soil, close to bedrock. Red ground, rich in iron oxide.
Vines
Average of 40 years old Pinot Noir.
Hand picked. 20 days of fermentation in open-top wooden tanks. Daily light pumping over. 100% destemmed harvest.
18 months of ageing in traditional Bourguignonne pièces with 50% of new oak. Malolatic fermentation started lately in spring.
Coming from a cold climate, this Mercurey 1er Cru is already open and seductive. Its smoky nose reveals notes of blackcurrant and blueberry. An affordable 1er cru in its youth.
Drink
Within 8 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 - Issue du Premier Cru La Bondue, cette cuvée révèle des arômes de mûres écrasées, d'épices douces, de cacao... Le vin est riche, suave, velouté, plein de fruit et bien équilibré.
Millésime 2019
14,5/20
