MERCUREY > Antonin RODET

MERCUREY 2024

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2022 2023 2024

Grape variety

Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: bright golden yellow.

Nose: aromas of white flowers and peperry notes.

Palate: a floral attack with aromas of almond and pear. The wine shows a beautiful structure in the mouth with a nice aromatic persistence.

Wine and food pairing

This wine goes well with fish or snails, in cream sauce, white meats in cream sauce, fine cheese.

Serving temperature

Drink ideally at a temperature of about 12-14°C (54-57°F.).

Ageing potential

Already delicious, this great white Burgundy can age 5 years.

Origin

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.

The village inherited its name from the Romans: when they settled in the region, they built a temple in tribute to Mercury, their patron God of commerce and financial gain.

Mercurey is a communal appellation which includes 31 Premier Cru climats. Located in the north of the Côte Chalonnaise, more than 90% of the wine produced under the appellation Mercurey are red wines. They extend on 596 ha, of which 143 are Premiers Crus. White wines are produced on 85 ha, including 13 ha of Premier Cru.

Vinification and maturing

The Chardonnay grapes were hand-picked, sorted and then pressed. A cold settling was carried out for 12 to 24 hours. The alcoholic fermentations took place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats with a precise temperature control and to bring homogeneity to the cuvée. Then the wine was put into 228-litre barrels (including 20% new barrels) for 8 months ageing on fine lees. A stirring was carried out, twice a month, until malolactic fermentation in order to develop complex aromas and to preserve the purity of the fruit.

Vintage : 2024

One year follows another and no two are alike. After a generous and fairly mild 2023 vintage, 2024 was long, temperamental and rainy for our vineyard team. Rain was an integral part of their daily routine from autumn 2023 and throughout the vegetative growth of the vines. It took a lot of effort to contain mildew and weeds in the plots. Flowering went slowly but smoothly in the 1st half of June.

Until mid-June, temperatures fluctuated between normal and cool, with frost in some areas in April. It was only when summer came around that we were able to enjoy seasonal, even warm, temperatures.

In terms of Burgundy as a whole, the Côte Chalonnaise came out on top in terms of both the quantity and quality of the grapes harvested. Even if all these climatic hazards had an impact on the yield, we harvested grapes with very well-balanced ripeness and airy bunches. After meticulous sorting and fine vinification work, we're delighted with the quality of our wines. The whites are well-balanced, fresh and flavoursome. The reds are straightforward, fruity and elegant.