mercurey rouge

Les Caraby

An extremely delicious and fruity wine that can be enjoyed after the first few years.

Appellation

Mercurey

Cépage

Pinot Noir

Exposition

Full east-facing plo

Âge moyen

60 years

Élevage

12 months

Service

16 / 17°

Superficie

0.60 ha

Sol

deep clay-limestone soils – colluvial deposits

Vinification

Completely destemmed then gravity fed into stainless steel containers, the grapes are then placed in vats for cold (12°) pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in vats and malolactic fermentation in barrels.

No punching down of the cap, pumping over twice a day on a daily basis is preferred. By simply pumping over, we preserve the freshness of the wine and its fruit. Devatting after 12 to 15 days followed by pressing.

Serving

To be consumed between 2 and 5 years with red meat or barbecues.

Serving temperature: 16/17°