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The vintage

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.

The vintage 2018

The wines singled out that year

3 wines were rated by the critics on the 2018 vintage.
Bouteille de Mercurey Premier Cru Red Les Vasées, Domaine Raquillet1er cru

Mercurey 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

Cellaring5 to 8 years

Bouteille de Mercurey Premier Cru White Les Veleys, Domaine Raquillet1er cru

Mercurey 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

Cellaring4 to 7 years

Bouteille de Mercurey White Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Raquillet

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

The critics

What was said of 2018

Choosing a vintage

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Looking for a 2018 in particular? Write to us: we’ll tell you what is left in the cellar and what is drinking well today.
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