Mercurey 2020

Grape Variety : Pinot Noir

Soil : Mix of clay and limestone

Site : In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, South of Côte de Beaune, the vineyards of Mercurey are mainly planted with Pinot Noir. Located mid slope, facing South-East.

The Vintage 2020 : After a very mild winter, spring arrived with warm temperatures in March which engendered a very quick and sustained growth of the vines. After a very short frost episode early May with no consequence in the vineyards, a mild weather with some rains settled down until end of June. Summer was punctuated in July by several and quite long heat waves. Vineyards with a clay soil were less affected by the low level of rainfalls during spring and by the summer heat. The harvest in Burgundy started around August 20, which was historically early for the region. At Chanson, they started on August 24 under a bright sunshine. 2020 red wines are generous, concentrated and beautifully terroir-driven.

Tasting : Bright ruby color. Fragrances of violet mixed with refreshing aromas of ripe red cherries and strawberry jam on a hint of vanilla. Well-balanced and complex. Dense and crunchy texture. Well-integrated tannins. Long and generous finish.

Food pairing : Enjoy with red or white meat, and a wide variety of French cheeses.