Mercurey "Les Champs-Michaux"

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.
In 2005, Albert Bichot's estates expanded into this region wih the creation of Domaine Adélie, an estate with more than 12 acres of vines.
Located at an average altitude of 345 metres, the vines in the "Champs Michaux" plot are planted on a plateau where the soil contains a particularly high proportion of clay, but where there are also wide bands of limestone rock that are very close to the surface in areas. The Chardonnay grape is perfectly adapted to such conditions.

Tasting

The elegant nose features scents of white-fleshed fruit along with a discrete hint of oak. This wine is mineral, nervous and round, with lovely length on the palate.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with finely prepared fish and seafood, or with grilled or stewed white meats and poultry.

Serving and keeping

Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 1.2 ha (2,96 acres)
Soil: Calcareous clay soil
Average age of the vine: 20 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: In oak barrels (15 to 20% new barrels)

Ageing

Ageing: On fine lees in oak barrels
Ageing time: 12 to 14 months