Château du Bourgneuf Red
Château du Bourgneuf - Mercurey
Red,Mercurey
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
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
A more flexible vinification allows the wine
to express itself quite rapidly while keeping the balance
of Pinot Noir and combining a good quality/price ratio.
Food pairing
Open our Mercurey for your joyful and festive meals.
Aging potential
3 to 5 years
Grape varieties
100 % Pinot Noir
Press
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Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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