DOMAINE DE LA BRESSANDE MERCUREY

DOMAINE DE LA BRESSANDE
MERCUREY

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2017 2018 2019

History

In the Cote Chalonnaise, birthplace of viticultural Burgundy, Mercurey is one of the oldest terroirs which has always enjoyed an excellent reputation. Mercurey is also the native village of Maison Antonin Rodet.

This appellation has 31 climates classified in "premiers crus". The reds are mainly represented with 535 hectares in production (133 Ha "premiers crus") and only 111 hectares for the whites (30 Ha in "premiers crus").

The estate vineyard extends around 33 hectares spread over the villages of Mercurey and Rully.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Vinification and maturing

3 weeks-vinification in temperature-controlled concrete vats with daily pumping over and some treading.
The wine is then aged for 13 months including 12 months in oak barrels with 20% new oak that will give it the silky tannins and some wooden flavors.

Tasting notes

Colour : Deep and brillant red.
Nose : Flavours of red and black berries with lightly toasted notes.
Palate : A wine full of savoriness, carried by subtle and rounded tannins.

Wine and food pairing

Will be the perfect companion to roasted or grilled meats, light game in sauce and most cheeses.

Ageing potential

5 to 7 years.

Serving temperature

Serve at around 16°C (61°F).