Mercurey 2018

DOMAINE MICHEL JUILLOT

Mercurey
2018

  • Sustainable
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Subregion
Côte Chalonnaise
Appellation
Mercurey
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
1.7 g/l
Aging vessel type
French oak
Producer's website

About this winery

In Mercurey, a village nestled in Burgundy on the famous Côte Chalonnaise, the Michel Julliot Estate, which has existed for four generations, cultivates 30 hectares of vines producing a large selection of the best "climats" Mercurey has to offer as well as several Côte de Beaune crus. The quality of a wine is the result of the straightforwardness and the brightness of its color, the delicacy and the clarity of its aromas, the intensity, the complexity, and the persistancy of its flavors....

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Product notes

The Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1958 at a density of 10,000 vines/ha on clay limestone soils, oriented south-east and south-west. Yielding is 44hl/ha. Manual harvest – Selective picking on sorting table – Full bunches in the press – 12 hours settling of the big lees – Fermentation 50% in oak barrel and 50% in oak cask – Temperature control – Natural yeast.

Tasting notes

The wine displays a bright, sustained ruby color with a bluish hue. The nose and palate beautifully express the Pinot Noir’s character, with its red fruit bouquet (blackberry, raspberry and black cherry aromas). A very round, harmonious wine with slightly firm tannins (which is a positive sign for its future), perfectly expressing its terroir. The wine can be enjoyed in its youth, but it also has a nice ageing potential.

Press reviews

La Revue des vins de France

- 15 points -

(Vintage 2018)

Délicat dans son boisé, au style fin et cristallin, ce mercurey séduit avec précision, un vin très digeste.

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