Mercurey white
Vieilles Vignes
This cuvée is made to be drunk young and fruit-forward, showing all the finesse of Chardonnay. Tension, ageing and minerality align, with praline flavours underlined by delicate oak.
Chardonnay
CellaringUp to 3 years
La Brigadière
Mercurey White La Brigadière
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
- Cellaring
- Up to 7 years
- Serving temperature
- 14°
- Plot
- 2 ha · 25 ans
- Best rating
- 93
This parcel yields a precise, straight, thoroughbred and mineral wine. The aromas favour finesse over exuberance, evolving over time towards dried fruit, citrus, white flowers and acacia. The palate is taut and linear, then lingers and opens with time.
Serving suggestions
Best after a few months in bottle, and for up to 6 or 7 years. Serve at 14°C.
Critical acclaim, 8 citations
- Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de FranceMercurey La Brigadière 2023 · vintage 202389
- Bourgogne Aujourd’huiMercurey La Brigadière 2023 · vintage 202389
- Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de FranceMercurey La Brigadière 2022 · vintage 202290
- Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de FranceMercurey La Brigadière 2021 · vintage 202192
- Bourgogne Aujourd’huiMercurey blanc La Brigadière 2021 · vintage 202115,5
A white in a generous, fruity style, well balanced, its length built on finesse.
- Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de FranceMercurey La Brigadière 2020 · vintage 202093
- Robert Parker, Wine AdvocateMercurey La Brigadière (Blanc) · vintage 201790/100
- Robert Parker, Wine AdvocateMercurey La Brigadière (Blanc) · vintage 201690/100
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Technical sheet
- Appellation
- Mercurey Village
- Grape variety
- Chardonnay
- Aspect
- West, South-West
- Average vine age
- 25 ans
- Area
- 2 ha
- Soil
- Low-limestone marl, covered with scree stones at the surface
- Ageing
- 12 months in French oak barrels
- Serving temperature
- 14°
Winemaking
After whole-bunch pressing, the musts are settled. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in 400-litre barrels.
Ageing
Vinified exclusively in French oak. The barrel stock is renewed by thirds, a third new each year, and the oldest are three years old. Each wine receives its own ratio of new oak.
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