MERCUREY ROUGE PREMIER CRU

Les Naugues

The south-facing exposure provides aromas of black fruits to this Premier cru, which is powerful whilst remaining rounded and full-bodied. It is a sunny and delicious wine.

Appellation

Mercurey

Cépage

Pinot Noir

Exposition

Located mid-slope and south facing, the great terroirs of Mercurey are found in this sector

Âge moyen

50 years

Élevage

12 months

Service

18°

Superficie

0.50 ha

Sol

Soil from marls with little limestone

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.

Very little punching down of the cap, pumping over twice a day on a daily basis is preferred. Devatting after 15 to 20 days followed by pressing.

Serving

This wine can be decanted to make it silkier.
Serving temperature: 18°

Drink within 5 to 10 years.