Mercurey blanc Premier Cru
"La Mission" Monopole
Terroir
Our vineyard La Mission is composed of 3 small plots and owned at 100% by the Château de Chamirey (Monopoly). Vines were planted between 1961 and 1997. Surface : 1,9240 hectares (4,75 acres) Climat & Soil : East/South-west facing plots established on a hilltop above Premier Cru 'Clos du Roi'. Clay/limestony/sandy soil, deep and draining.
Winemaking and Aging
To preserve their integrity, grapes are carefully harvested and sorted out by hand. Following the pneumatic press, juices stay in a vat overnight for a cool settling down and then are directly filled in barrels by gravity. Fermentations and aging are taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 litres barrels during 12 months (with 20% of new oak). Then, the wine spends 5 months in tanks before bottling.
Tasting notes
EYE: A bright golden yellow colur with light green highlights.
NOSE: Delicate nose of white flowers that gradually reveals fruity notes.
PALATE: On the palate, the attack is frank, then the acidity and roundness balance out until the long-lasting saline finish.
NOSE: Delicate nose of white flowers that gradually reveals fruity notes.
PALATE: On the palate, the attack is frank, then the acidity and roundness balance out until the long-lasting saline finish.
Food and wine pairings
The Mercurey Premier Cru 'La Mission' Monopole 2022 is a meal wine that goes perfectly with a cassolette of snails, quenelles of pike or a supreme of poultry with cream and morels.
Service and cellaring
To be kept in cellar for 15 years.
Art of tasting
It can be served from now at 12-14°C.
