Tasting note · 2023
Mercurey 1er Cru “Les Puillets”
梅尔居雷一级园「莱皮耶」
Côte Chalonnaise · Chardonnay · Premier Cru
Tasting
Full-bodied and expressive
In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey is one of the largest wine appellations in Burgundy. The vineyards lie on marl and marl-limestone terroirs from the Oxfordian period. The vines find generous expression in these white, limestone-rich, or red and clayey soils.
Vineyard
- Surface: 1.37 ha
- Exposure: east
- Year of planting: 2018
- Soil and subsoil: very calcareous marl
- Planting density: 9,000 vines/ha
- Soil cultivation: white slope prone to erosion / shallow tillage of the vine row
Wine
- Harvest date: 4 September 2023
- Vinification: alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels
- Ageing: 15 months, 10% new barrels
- Production: 9,600 bottles
Côte Chalonnaise 2023
That’s the great thing about this vintage: despite unstable weather over the summer, the end result is stunning. The Chardonnay grapes reached full maturity in perfect condition, while retaining enough freshness to live up to the reputation of Bourgogne white wines. The wines are highly aromatic, with fruit notes of pear, peach and apricot complemented by pleasant floral hints of linden and acacia. The palate reveals a touch of dried fruit, balanced by a well-rounded freshness. Without a doubt, 2023 is an exceptional vintage for the whites of the Côte Chalonnaise.