CHÂTEAU DE MERCEY
BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE PINOT NOIR 2014
CHÂTEAU DE MERCEY
BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE PINOT NOIR 2014
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History
Grape variety
Vinification and maturing
Manuel harvest, 100% de-stemmed grapes.
Aged in barrels with 30% new oak for 11 months.
Tasting notes
Nose: explosive, with aromas of slightly toasted red fruits.
Palate: a lot of fruit in mouth, rich structure with ripe tannins.
Wine and food pairing
Ageing potential
Serving temperature
Vintage : 2014
Grape picking at the Château de Rully started on 12 September, and began three days later at the Château de Mercey. The harvest stretched over three weeks, under a glorious sun with heaven-sent temperatures. The chardonnays across the whole Rully appellation have rarely attained such a high level of quality. The whites are showing remarkable delicacy, underscored with a minerality, and should develop greatly with ageing. Certain sectors for the reds were attacked by the suzukii vinegar fly, which meant winemakers losing some sleep. Drastic sorting was required to remove the bunches affected by these tiny insects. The resulting red wines are crisp and fruity, with moderate body for the Rully, while the Mercurey has subtle tannins. The wines from the Côte de Beaune have a more dense structure.