Michel JuillotMercurey Rouge 2022
Michel JuillotMercurey Rouge 2022
| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| ABV | 13% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Main Grape | Pinot Noir (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Medium-Bodied and Elegant |
Tasting note
Pinot Noir from the most important village in southern Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise, filling the mouth with red cherries and a sprinkling of earth, while beguiling the nose with spice.
Viticulture
10,000 vines per hectare on composite soils with clay, hard limestone, gravel and pebbles, East South East exposure, at around 250 metres above sea level. Low yields and manual harvests with a sorting table in the vineyard.
Vinification
Full destemming followed by fermentation with natural yeasts at controlled temperature for 20 days. Matured for 10 months in oak, half 228L and large barrels, 10% new. Unfiltered.
Food Match
Charcuterie and game.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| pH | 3.4 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.1g/l Tartaric | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | A5636122 |