Mercurey
Rouge
Terroir
10 small plots and 6% of Premier Cru are making this Mecurey Rouge.
Climat & Soil : dominated by clay and limestone with a clay predominance.
Various exposures.
Climat & Soil : dominated by clay and limestone with a clay predominance.
Various exposures.
Winemaking and Aging
To preserve their integrity, grapes are carefully harvested and sorted out by hand.
Before beginning the alcoholic fermentation we make a cold pre-fermentation during 4 to 6 days to work on the phelonic component's extraction.
Grapes are previously partially destemmed. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use pigeages (punching the cap) and/or pumping-over.
Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, aromas and colour.
Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging.
Aging process is taking place 65% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 7 months (10% of new barrels).
Then, the wine spends 2 more months in sttainless-steel vats.
Before beginning the alcoholic fermentation we make a cold pre-fermentation during 4 to 6 days to work on the phelonic component's extraction.
Grapes are previously partially destemmed. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use pigeages (punching the cap) and/or pumping-over.
Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, aromas and colour.
Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging.
Aging process is taking place 65% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 7 months (10% of new barrels).
Then, the wine spends 2 more months in sttainless-steel vats.
Tasting notes
EYE
Bright and shiny red color with purple tints.
NOSE
After aeration, the nose is developping aromas of
fresh red fruits, completed by floral notes such as
violet.
PALATE
On the palate, the attack is straightforward and
chiseled. Nice balance between acidity and
roundness. Tanins are fresh, allowing an elegant
and fresh finish.
Bright and shiny red color with purple tints.
NOSE
After aeration, the nose is developping aromas of
fresh red fruits, completed by floral notes such as
violet.
PALATE
On the palate, the attack is straightforward and
chiseled. Nice balance between acidity and
roundness. Tanins are fresh, allowing an elegant
and fresh finish.
Food and wine pairings
Very versatile wine which can be served from the aperitive to chocolate desserts through savory meat or vegetables dishes.
Service and cellaring
It can be served from now at 15-16°C.
Art of tasting
To be kept in cellar for 10 years.
