Mercurey

West of Mercurey, on the heights, a plot of a few ares, Climat “La Brigadière”. 

Terroir

The soil is composed of slightly calcareous marl and covered with surface scree stones.

Vines

Average of 25 years old Chardonnay. Systematically disbudding.

After pressing whole grapes, the musts are clarified. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in 400L barrels.

Aged 12 months: 30% new barrels. Aging on fine lees followed by racking. Light filtration before bottling.

A precise, straight, highly distinctive, and mineral-driven wine. Its aromas favor finesse over exuberance, evolving over time with notes of dried fruits, citrus, white flowers, and acacia. The palate is taut and linear, then lingers and gradually opens up with age. 

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.

Isabelle of Portugal was born in Evora on February 21st, 1397 and married Philip the Good at a later age. She had a strong political influence on her husband and son Charles the Bold.