In the heart of Burgundy, the Domaine de Suremain is a seven-generation Burgundy family estate located in the center of the village of Mercurey at the Château du Bourgneuf.Its 18ha estate is planted with Pinot Noir for the Mercurey Rouges appellations and Chardonnay for the Mercurey Blancs. The vines are worked in a rational way in order to preserve the natural environment as much as possible. Harvesting is done by hand and vinification is carried out raw by vintage.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
On clay and limestone soils. Relatively deep
soil. The vines are located around the Domaine. Vines : 7 ha
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. Aged in oak barrels (10 à 15 % in new barrel). Bottling 18 months after the harvest.
Tasting notes
Beautiful intensity, lively and joyful, an explosion of red fruits
and fresh in the mouth.
Food pairing
Serve it at 50 - 54 ° F.Open our Mercurey for your joyful events. It will be perfect with grilled and red meats.
Aging potential
3 to 5 years
Grape varieties
100 % Pinot Noir
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202190 Wine Spectator
Previous rating
201990 Wine Spectator
201890 Wine Spectator
201890 Wine Enthusiast
90
2018
This red is plump and packed with black cherry, blackberry, floral and earth notes. A firm backbone of tannins is nicely
integrated and lingers with a chalky feel on the finish.
Wine Spectator
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