Domaine Chanson
Mercurey 1er Cru 2023
Domaine Chanson Mercurey Premier Cru is sourced from carefully selected Premier Cru plots with East and South-East exposures that lend generosity and typicity true to the appellation. Mercurey, the highest-yielding appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, produces nearly a quarter of its vineyards as Premier Cru. This wine has a bright ruby color with floral fragrances and intense red fruit aromas, including red currant and cherry, complemented by pepper notes. It features a deep, tight texture and well-crafted structure, with a long, generous finish marked by crunchy fruit notes. It pairs well with cooked pork meats, pâté, pie, grilled or roasted meat, poultry, and local cheeses like Epoisses, Langres, Citeaux, Brillat-Savarin, and Comté.
VINEYARD
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.
WINEMAKING
Hand-picked in small crates, followed by rigorous sorting. Partial destemming at 50%, with prefermentation cold maceration for 8 days. Fermentation in small-volume stainless steel tanks, with punch-downs and pump-overs adapted to each appellation and vintage to extract color and aroma. Gentle gravity pressing ensures delicate extraction. Aged 18 months on the fine lees in French oak barrels, 25% new, ranging from one to six years old.
VINTAGE
The 2023 Burgundy vintage saw a warm, damp winter, a mild but fluctuating spring, and a summer of alternating heat and rain. Budbreak was delayed until April, helping vineyards avoid frost. Flowering occurred under ideal conditions in late May and early June. Summer was warm without extreme heat, though rainfall increased mildew pressure. Harvest began in early September, with some green harvesting needed. The vintage is both generous and high-quality, with wines showing balance and aging potential.
TASTING NOTE
Bright ruby color with floral aromas and intense red fruit and pepper notes. It has a deep, tight texture, well-crafted structure, and a long finish with crunchy fruit notes.
FOOD PAIRING
Charcuterie, pâtés, pies, grilled or roasted meats, poultry, regional cheeses (Epoisses, Langres, Citeaux, Brillat-Savarin...) and Comté.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol
13%
Reviews
James Suckling - May 27, 2025 "Cherry confit, pomegranates, spices and dried herbs on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with bright, focused acidity, soft tannins, vivid red fruit and mineral tension."
Trade Materials
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