Presentation
Presentation
Mercurey takes its name from an ancient temple built by the Romans in honour of Mercury.
In 2005, Domaines Albert Bichot expanded into this region with the creation of Domaine Adélie, a vineyard of over 5 hectares.
Situated at a high altitude, the vineyard of ‘Les Montelons’ is one of the highest terroirs in the village. This terroir lies on a plateau where the soil is particularly rich in clay, but where there are also large banks of limestone rock, sometimes very close to the surface. Chardonnay adapts perfectly to these conditions.
In 2005, Domaines Albert Bichot expanded into this region with the creation of Domaine Adélie, a vineyard of over 5 hectares.
Situated at a high altitude, the vineyard of ‘Les Montelons’ is one of the highest terroirs in the village. This terroir lies on a plateau where the soil is particularly rich in clay, but where there are also large banks of limestone rock, sometimes very close to the surface. Chardonnay adapts perfectly to these conditions.
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Terroir
Calcareous clay soil
Winemaking
Handpicking, sorting of the grapes, gentle pressing so as to respect the fruit.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels (15 to 20% new barrels) for 12 to 14 months.
Alcoholic fermentation and aging on fine lees in oak barrels (15 to 20% new barrels) for 12 to 14 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 2,97 ha
Age of vines : 20 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years.
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years.
Tasting
The elegant nose features scents of white-fleshed fruit along with a discrete hint of oak. This wine is mineral, nervous and round, with lovely length on the palate.
Food pairings
Finely prepared fish and seafood
Grilled or stewed white meats and poultry
Grilled or stewed white meats and poultry
