Presentation
Presentation
Mercurey's name refers to an ancient temple built by the Romans to honour the god Mercury.
With its surface area of 1,600 acres, 85 "village" appellations and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise.
In 2005, Albert Bichot's estates expanded into this region wih the creation of Domaine Adélie, an estate with more than 12 acres of vines.
"Les Champs Martin" is located at the heart of a valley, north of Mercurey. The calcareous clay soil lends finesse to the wines that would otherwise be potentially very powerful due to this terroir's full southern exposure.
With its surface area of 1,600 acres, 85 "village" appellations and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise.
In 2005, Albert Bichot's estates expanded into this region wih the creation of Domaine Adélie, an estate with more than 12 acres of vines.
"Les Champs Martin" is located at the heart of a valley, north of Mercurey. The calcareous clay soil lends finesse to the wines that would otherwise be potentially very powerful due to this terroir's full southern exposure.
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Terroir
Calcareous clay soil
Winemaking
Handpicking, sorting of grapes upon arrival at the winery.
Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 16 to 20 days.
Aging in oak barrels (15 to 20% new barrels) for 12 to 14 months.
Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 16 to 20 days.
Aging in oak barrels (15 to 20% new barrels) for 12 to 14 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Specifications
Surface area of the vineyard : 2,18 ac
Age of vines : 30-40 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.
Tasting
The charming nose reveals notes of red fruit (cherry, raspberry…) and flowers (rose, violet...) combined with a delicate hint of oak. This is an elegant, fleshy, velvety wine, endowed with a long and highly aromatic finish.
Food pairings
Roasted or stewed meats (beef, pork, lamb, poultry)
Medium cheeses
Recipe suggestion: beef bourguignon
Medium cheeses
Recipe suggestion: beef bourguignon
Quotes
Jasper Morris: 89-90 (2022)
Tim Atkin: 90/100 (2020)
James Suckling: 90/100 (2019)
Tim Atkin: 90/100 (2020)
James Suckling: 90/100 (2019)
