IN
BURGUNDY
SINCE
1750
Mercurey 1er Cru
Wenlock Cellars
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru 2023
Domaine Chanson Mercurey 1er Cru 2023
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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
For our estate, it all begins in the vineyards. They are what set us apart. As specialists
in the great terroirs of Burgundy since 1750, we strive to preserve and enrich this
precious heritage, as exemplified by our latest remarkable parcels acquired in 2023…
Our Domain
Expertise
mastered
since
1750
The life of the soil where Domaine Chanson’s vines are rooted is one of the essential keys to producing great, expressive wines that are a true reflection of their terroir.
In its Côte de Beaune vineyards, the estate has not used herbicides since 2015, allowing local flora and fauna to flourish.
Its practices to protect ecosystems were officially recognized in 2016 with High Environmental Value certification.
The Chanson style
A
palette
of
aromas,
blending
richness,
balance,
and
elegance.
Our wines
THREE
GRAPE
VARIETALS
AT
THE
HEART
OF
OUR
GREAT
WINES
On two-thirds of our vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, it is the elegant Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s emblematic grape variety, that reveals the many nuances of our soils. The delicate Chardonnay, meanwhile, expresses this diversity through our great Burgundy white wines. Finally, Aligoté completes this palette, offering a lively and precise interpretation of our terroirs…
Sustainability
VIRTUOUS
AND
LIVELY
VITICULTURE
Among its vineyards in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Chanson owns 25 hectares of Beaune Premier Cru. This unique heritage makes it the specialist of the appellation and one of its main owners, alongside the Hospices de Beaune.
