Mercurey 1er Cru "Les Combins"
Situation
Côte Chalonnaise
Level
AOC Premier Cru
Grape variety
Pinot noir
Mercurey's name refers to an ancient temple built by the Romans to honour the god Mercury.
With its surface area of 1,600 acres, 85 "village" appellations and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise.
The name of this vineyard is probably derived from a reference to the areas slightly hilly topography.
Tasting
The nose is redolent of scents of red fruit (cherry, raspberry...) and spices and also reveals a certain wild aspect. Very flavourful on the palate, bold and straightforward, boasting dense structure supported by nice tannins, and mineral undertones that lend pleasing freshness.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meats (beef, pork, lamb, poultry), or with medium cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: beef bourguignon
Serving and keeping
Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Calcareous clay soil
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 16 to 20 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 12 to 14 months
Proportion of new barrels: 15% to 20%