Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi, Mercurey 1er Cu "Les Champs Martin", 2021

In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey is one of the largest wine appellations in Burgundy. The vineyards lie on marl and marllimestone terroirs from the Oxfordian period. The vines are given generous expression in these white, limestone-rich, or red and clayey soils.

VINEYARD
Surface: 0,28 ha
Exposition: South-West
Year of planting: 1982
Soil and Subsoil: Marly soil, our plot is located on a strip with more limestone 
Density of planting: 9 000 vines / ha
Soil cultivation: Harrowing in the spring / Between-the-vine
blades during the summer 
WINEMAKING
Vinification: 5 to 7 days of cold pre-fermentation and two weeks of maceration with pumping over twice a day
Aging: 18 months, 30% new barrels
Production: 2000 bottles

Eye
Deep ruby red robe.
Nose
Elegant aromas of dark fruit well-integrated with notes of oak.
Palate
Structured and aromatic, highlighting the dark fruit and spicy notes alongside a great minerality.

Service and Ageing
Food pairings: Vegetable crumble, pears poached in red wine.
Potential and cellaring advice: 5 to 10 years. Serving temperature: 16°C