2023
Soil : MARL AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 1.7 HA
Exposure : EAST, SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 18 MONTH
Terroir
Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise. This premier cru is a blend of grapes from a few well-defined plots with an east-south-east orientation, giving it the structure and generosity typical of the appellation. Under conversion to organic farming starting in 2024.
Vintage report
After a mild winter, beginning of spring was marked by unstable weather conditions, which fortunately enough settled down end May with warm and even very warm temperatures. This situation encouraged a rapid blossoming in excellent conditions. Spring ended with a water deficit which was never compensated. July and August were marked by a succession of very warm temperatures and storms. End of August, a very hot weather settled down with temperatures around 35°C which enabled the grapes to perfect their ripeness. At Chanson, the harvest started on September 5 and ended on September 16. The white wines are very expressive with beautiful aromas of pale fleshed fruit and an outstanding structure.
Tasting
Beautiful ruby color. Floral notes with aromas of ripe red berries mixed with spicy scents. Energetic and complex, with very pure fruit. Dense texture with well-crafted tannins. Very good persistence.
Wine & food pairings
Charcuterie, pâtés, pies, grilled or roasted meats, poultry, regional cheeses (Epoisses, Langres, Citeaux, Brillat-Savarin...) and Comté.
Notes de presse
- 91 James Suckling
- 87-90 Inside Burgundy Jasper Morris
- 87-90 Burghound
2022
Soil : MARL AND LIMESTONE
Plot : 1.7 HA
Exposure : EAST, SOUTH-EAST
Grape : PINOT NOIR
Aging : 17 MONTH
Terroir
Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise. This Premier Cru is a blend of two estate plots: Les Crêts (0.3 ha) and Les Velleys (1.4 ha), both benefiting from an East to South-East exposure, which gives the wine the structure and generosity typical of the appellation.
Vintage report
After a winter characterized by marked variations in temperature between January and February, spring started with mild temperatures. A sequence of cold weather in April was followed by warm temperatures in May but the lack of water was very noticeable and could not be compensated by the rainy storms of June. Summer was marked by several and long heat waves and the storms of the end of August were most welcome. The harvest at Chanson started on August 30 with a team of 100 persons and ended on September 13. 2022 vintage was quite generous both in volume and quality and the white wines are well-balanced, precise and refreshing.
Tasting
Bright ruby color. Floral fragrances with very fresh aromas of ripe red berries (redcurrant, cherry) mixed with peppery notes. Well-built and well-structured. Deep, tight texture. Long, generous finish with notes of gourmet fruit.
Wine & food pairings
Charcuterie, pâtés, pies, grilled or roasted meats, poultry, regional cheeses (Epoisses, Langres, Citeaux, Brillat-Savarin...) and Comté.
Note de presse
- 16 Jancis Robinson
