Mercurey 1er Cru "Champs Martin"

Mercurey was named after the Roman temple built here to honour the god Mercury. With 650 ha (1606 acres), 85 "village" vineyards and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest of the Co?te Chalonnaise’s appellations.
In 2005, Albert Bichot’s estates spread to the Chalonnaise slopes, with the creation of "Domaine Ade?lie" with more than 4 ha (9.8 acres) in the Mercurey appellation. This vineyard faces south. The wine’s finesse tempers all of the power this terroir could have.

Tasting

This Mercurey Premier Cru "Champs Martin" is fresh, fine and fragrant. Slightly oaked notes complement black fruit aromas on the nose, along with scents of violet, blueberry, blackberry and liquorice. Fleshy and velvety on the palate with flavours of strawberry and vanilla. Highly aromatic finish.

Food/wine pairing

A fine accompaniment to red meats whether grilled, roasted or in red wine sauce, feathered game and mild cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve at 15°C. (59°F).
This wine may be enjoyed when young to fully benefit from its fruitiness or it may be laid down for between 5 and 7 years.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 0.09 ha (2.22 acres)
Situation: At the heart of a valley, North of Mercurey
Exposure: Total South
Soil: Brown calcareous clay
Average age of the vine: 35 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 4 200 on average

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 20 to 25 days

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 35%