FR La Burgondie Bourgogne Mercurey Rouge

The village of Mercurey is situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise and is one of the largest winegrowing appellations of Burgundy. The vines grow at altitudes between 230 and 320 metres in limestone-marl soils on slopes facing the midday sun. Mercurey benefits from cooler climatic conditions than the Côte de Beaune, thus ripening is later but cellaring potential is very good.

The name of Mercurey and its reputation as a viticultural commune date from the period when the Roman legions erected a temple there to Mercury, their God of Commerce and Trade amongst other things. As regards the character of the wine, Mercurey possesses an individual appeal despite obvious parralels with the Côte de Beaune. Typically, it has a penetrating, earthy fruitiness allied with an ample backbone with plenty of grip on the palate.

VINTAGE:  2020

ALC:  13%

VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir

TASTING NOTES: Ruby red color. Its nose offers aromas of blackcurrant and undergrowth. Its mouth is ample and reveals notes of wild strawberries. Great freshness.

Food Pairing: Goose confit – roasted lamb – Cantal cheese.

Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in stainless steel vats.