Domaine Chanson
Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L'Eveque 2022
Beaune
Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru Clos L’Évêque is sourced from one of the most famous Premiers Crus in Mercurey, a plot named after the archbishop of Chalon sur Saône, who once offered the wine to prestigious visitors. The vineyard sits in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, with clay and marl soils. The wine has a bright ruby color, floral fragrances of peony, and refreshing aromas of ripe red fruit like cherry and strawberry, complemented by liquorice and pepper notes. It has a tight, dense texture, well-crafted complexity, and a long, generous finish with crunchy fruit. It pairs beautifully with cooked pork, pâté, pie, grilled meats, fowl, and local cheeses.
VINTAGE
The 2022 Burgundy vintage was defined by heat and drought, with about 16% less rainfall and 280 extra hours of sunshine than recent vintages. Despite the extreme weather, well-timed rains in August ensured balanced ripening. The harvest started early, around late August in the Côte de Beaune and early September in the Côte de Nuits and Chablis. The fruit was healthy, ripe, and of good quality, with both reds and whites showing freshness and balance, defying expectations for a hot vintage.
TASTING NOTE
Bright ruby color, floral fragrances of peony, and refreshing aromas of ripe red fruit like cherry and strawberry, complemented by liquorice and pepper notes. It has a tight, dense texture, well-crafted complexity, and a long, generous finish.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Pinot Noir
Appellation
Beaune
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$81.99
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