Les Crets Red
Domaine de Suremain - Mercurey 1er Cru
Red,Mercurey 1er Cru
100 % Pinot Noir
history
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
Due South on the hillside; white limestone soil (chalk). Vines : 1.30 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
The Crêts produce wines of great finesse, quite discreet, with redcurrant or raspberry aromas.
Food pairing
Feminine, our Crêts accompany the ambiance of an intimate meal. A wine all in elegance.
Aging potential
3 to 6 years
Grape varieties
100 % Pinot Noir
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202291 Wine Spectator
Previous rating
201991 Wine Spectator
201993 Wine Enthusiast
201790 Wine Enthusiast
201692 Wine Enthusiast
92
2016
This dense wine is rich in both tannins and generous red fruits. With good acidity and structure, it is intense, juicy and full of perfumed black-cherry and wood flavors. This wine deserves aging, so drink from 2021.
Roger Voss
Terrisson Wines
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30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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