Mercurey blanc
"En Pierrelet"
Terroir
Plots : 2 plots 'En Pierrelet', planted in 1990, located right behind Château de
Chamirey.
Surface : 2,9670 hectares. Only 1 hectare in the heart produces this cuvée.
Climat & Soil : smooth terrasse offering a mix of clay and limestone with a
limestone predominance. Huge concentration of small white stones on the surface.
South-East facing.
Chamirey.
Surface : 2,9670 hectares. Only 1 hectare in the heart produces this cuvée.
Climat & Soil : smooth terrasse offering a mix of clay and limestone with a
limestone predominance. Huge concentration of small white stones on the surface.
South-East facing.
Winemaking and Aging
To preserve their integrity,
grapes are carefully harvested
and sorted out by hand. Full
clusters.
Following the pneumatic press,
juices stay in a vat overnight for
a cool settling down and then are
directly filled in barrels by
gravity.
Malolactic fermentation is done
100%
Fermentations and aging are
taking place in 400 litres barrels
during 11 months followed by
three months in stainless-steel
tanks.
We only use light toasted French
oak coming mainly from
Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges
forests.
grapes are carefully harvested
and sorted out by hand. Full
clusters.
Following the pneumatic press,
juices stay in a vat overnight for
a cool settling down and then are
directly filled in barrels by
gravity.
Malolactic fermentation is done
100%
Fermentations and aging are
taking place in 400 litres barrels
during 11 months followed by
three months in stainless-steel
tanks.
We only use light toasted French
oak coming mainly from
Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges
forests.
Tasting notes
EYE
Nice golden color with green reflects.
NOSE
The nose, very appealing, opens up after a brief
aeration on white-fleshed fruits and citruses
aromas.
PALATE
On the palate, a discreet oak supports the whole
structure with elegance.
The finish is bringing spices and vanilla notes
Nice golden color with green reflects.
NOSE
The nose, very appealing, opens up after a brief
aeration on white-fleshed fruits and citruses
aromas.
PALATE
On the palate, a discreet oak supports the whole
structure with elegance.
The finish is bringing spices and vanilla notes
Food and wine pairings
Our Mercurey 'En Pierrelet' 2021 will perfectly pair
with seafood or soft cheeses.
It can also be served as an aperitif.
with seafood or soft cheeses.
It can also be served as an aperitif.
Service and cellaring
It can be served from now at 12-14°C or kept in
cellar for about 5 years.
cellar for about 5 years.
