Mercurey rouge Premier Cru
"Les Cinq"
Terroir
Thank to the great vintage 2009, Bertrand, Amaury and Aurore Devillard, Marquis
de Jouennes' heirs, decided to create an unique cuvée named 'Les Cinq' ('The
Five').
The best barrels (burgundy barrels of 228 liters) from the five Premiers Crus red of
Château de Chamirey have been selected and blended to make this prestigeous
cuvée.
They all come from the best Premier Cru of the village of Mercurey : Les
Ruelles monopole ; En Sazenay ; Clos du Roi ; Clos l'Évêque and ChampsMartin
de Jouennes' heirs, decided to create an unique cuvée named 'Les Cinq' ('The
Five').
The best barrels (burgundy barrels of 228 liters) from the five Premiers Crus red of
Château de Chamirey have been selected and blended to make this prestigeous
cuvée.
They all come from the best Premier Cru of the village of Mercurey : Les
Ruelles monopole ; En Sazenay ; Clos du Roi ; Clos l'Évêque and ChampsMartin
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 exctraction. 10% whole clusters were used. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use only
pigeages (punching the cap). Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, perfumes and colour. Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging. Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 13 months. 70% new barrels. We only use French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier
and Vosges forests. The wine spends 3 months in tanks before bottling
Before beginning the alcoholic fermentation we make a cold pre-fermentation during 4 to 6 days to work on the phelonic component's exctraction. 10% whole clusters were used. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use only
pigeages (punching the cap). Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, perfumes and colour. Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging. Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 13 months. 70% new barrels. We only use French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier
and Vosges forests. The wine spends 3 months in tanks before bottling
Tasting notes
EYE
Deep red and shinny colour.
NOSE
Expressive and refined nose with red fruits and floral notes.
PALATE
In the mouth, the wineis straitght forward, with a serious yet harmonious tannic structure.
Deep red and shinny colour.
NOSE
Expressive and refined nose with red fruits and floral notes.
PALATE
In the mouth, the wineis straitght forward, with a serious yet harmonious tannic structure.
Food and wine pairings
This Mercurey 1erCru 'Les Cinq' 2020 will accompany slightly grilled Charolais beef with mushrooms and grilled bacon.
Service and cellaring
Perfect temperature: 15-16°C
Can be cellared for 15 to 20 years.
Can be cellared for 15 to 20 years.
Art of tasting
Owning great wines in your cellar is not enough, you also need to know how to serve them.
Température is an essential element, around 53-57° F for the white and 55-59°F for the red. And if you don't have the right tasting glass which will amplify the wines's aromas, you may considerably reduce your tasting pleasure.
A great glass gives a large ventilation surface to the wine and a tightening neck, which allow the nose to grasp more easily the richness and the complexity of a great wine.
Température is an essential element, around 53-57° F for the white and 55-59°F for the red. And if you don't have the right tasting glass which will amplify the wines's aromas, you may considerably reduce your tasting pleasure.
A great glass gives a large ventilation surface to the wine and a tightening neck, which allow the nose to grasp more easily the richness and the complexity of a great wine.
