Mercurey blanc
"En Pierrelet"
Terroir
Plots : 2 plots 'En Pierrelet', planted in 1990, located right behind the 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.
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.
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 12 months followed by 4months in stainless-steel tanks.
We only use light-toasted French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges forests.
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 12 months followed by 4months in stainless-steel tanks.
We only use light-toasted French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges forests.
Tasting notes
EYE
Nice strong yellow color with light green reflects.
NOSE
Generous intensity evoking fruits with juicy and sweet flesh. Vanilla and spices notes are punctuating this aromatic.
PALATE
On the palate, the generosityof the nose is confirming throughout a mouth-coating nd fresh texture. The wine is at the same time generous and salty. Long finish with spicy notes such as ginger.
Nice strong yellow color with light green reflects.
NOSE
Generous intensity evoking fruits with juicy and sweet flesh. Vanilla and spices notes are punctuating this aromatic.
PALATE
On the palate, the generosityof the nose is confirming throughout a mouth-coating nd fresh texture. The wine is at the same time generous and salty. Long finish with spicy notes such as ginger.
Food and wine pairings
Our Mercurey 'En Pierrelet' 2022 will perfectly pair with a grilled salmon, a mushrooms risotto or some Comté.
Service and cellaring
To be kept in cellar for about 5-7 years.
Art of tasting
It can be served from now at 12-14°C.
