En Sazenay Red
Château du Bourgneuf - Mercurey 1er Cru
Red,Mercurey 1er Cru
100 % Pinot Noir
history
In the heart of Burgundy,  Château du Bourgneuf is located in the center of the village of Mercurey. The Mercurey appellation is the most renowned of the Cote Chalonnaise, and one of the most important appellations of Burgundy. Mercurey is named after the messenger of the Gods of the Roman mythology, Mercury because the Romans have dedicated a temple said to be built on the site of its church.
Vineyard
Top of the hill, East with more clayey soils than limestone.
Winemaking
The Harvest is done by hand. Vinification is carried out individually for each cru in open barrels of 50 to 100 hl with a complete destemming. punching of the cap is done each morning and evening. The fermentation time is 8 days for the Mercurey, 15 days according on the Cru, the vintage and the quality of grapes.Aged in oak barrels (10 à 15 % in new barrel). Bottling 18 months after the harvest.
Tasting notes
Often closed at first, an austere aspect, peppery and spicy, the Sazenay, long on the palate, unveils aromas of blackberry and blue bramble. Wine to keep 5 to 10 years.
Food pairing
Our Sazenay accompanies well roast beef and mature cheeses.
Aging potential
5 to 10 years
Grape varieties
100 % Pinot Noir
Press
Previous rating
201793 Wine Enthusiast
201693 Wine Enthusiast
93
2017
A ripe, generous wine with great depth of flavor, this is just beginning to come together. Bold tannins and ripe red-berry fruits show the wine's quality and potential. It comes from a small parcel just south of the village of Mercurey.
Roger Voss Wine Enthusiast
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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