mercurey rouge

Les Chazeaux

It is an enjoyable wine that is extremely delicious, fruity with a lovely depth and intense colour. Extremely expressive wine that bursts in your mouth.

Appellation

Mercurey

Cépage

Pinot Noir

Exposition

Fully south-facing plot

Âge moyen

10 years

Élevage

12 months

Service

16 – 17°.

Superficie

0.40 ha

Sol

Deep, limestone soils

Vinification

Completely destemmed then gravity fed into stainless steel containers, the grapes are then placed in vats for cold (12°) pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in vats and malolactic fermentation in barrels.

No punching down of the cap, pumping over twice a day on a daily basis is preferred. By simply pumping over, we preserve the freshness of the wine and its fruit. Devatting after 15 to 20 days followed by pressing.

Serving

To be consumed between 2 and 5 years.

Serving temperature: 16/17°.