1er cruMercurey red
Les Vasées
The fruitiest and most supple of the estate’s Premiers Crus. A distinctly Pinot nose, a savoury, round palate with fine texture. Sappy and complete, with generous black fruit.
Pinot noir
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Mercurey 2018
The year enjoyed extraordinary weather throughout, and exceptional conditions at harvest, which is why we believe 2018 will be a very great year.
After a wet winter, a mild April let the vines get slightly ahead. Summer meant heat and unbroken drought. The vines held out and kept growing at a steady pace until mid-August.
Once again well ahead, the first grapes came in on 25 August and picking ended on 5 September. Everything was in place: healthy fruit and perfect weather. The whites are explosive on the nose.
They keep a certain freshness and minerality. The palate is round and generous, balanced by fine tension. The reds stand out for their intense colour; they are already structured and powerful, with well-coated tannins. A vintage of pure generosity.
Mercurey 2018
The wines singled out that year
3 wines were rated by the critics on the 2018 vintage.
1er cru
1er cruMercurey white
Les Veleys
This cuvée gives a broader wine on the palate, opening quickly with floral notes. Supple yet fleshy, never heavy. Ample and rich, easy to drink, holding a fine balance between acidity and structure.
Chardonnay
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
The critics
What was said of 2018
Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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