Mercurey

Mercurey is named after the roman temple built here to honour the god Mercury. With 1,600 acres, 85 vineyard parcels and 32 premier crus, the Mercurey appellation is the largest of the Côte Chalonnaise appellations. Our vineyard has a south-eastern exposure and is located on top of the hillside near the village of Etroyes.

Tasting

Very fresh, it has quite delicate fruit: limestone minerality and blossom including rose, lilac and narcissus. It has good liveliness while being full-fleshed with good, balanced body.

Food/wine pairing

Ideal with fine fish, shellfish, white meats, poultry in sauce and full-flavoured cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve between 12 and 14°C. (53°F - 57°F).
This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Soil: Calcareous clay soil

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: Oak barrels (20% new oak)
Vatting time: 6 weeks to 2 months

Ageing

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