Château de Mercey Maranges 1er Cru Les Clos Roussots 2012

Maranges 1er Cru|Red wine

2.7/5 (7 customers)

Despite low yields due to the challenging weather conditions of 2012, Château de Mercey has produced a high-quality Maranges Premier Cru. The nose and palate are dominated by dark fruit, enhanced by smoky notes. This wine stood out in 2015 among nearly 900 other wines at the 2015 Burgondia Competition.

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Estate

Château de Mercey

Vintage

1er Cru Les Clos Roussots

Vintage

2012

Designation

Maranges 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Climate of "Les Clos Roussots"

Viticulture

well-reasoned and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

The grapes are 100% destemmed. The vatting period lasts 20 days. Maceration and fermentation take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Punching down and pumping over are performed daily, depending on the progress of alcoholic fermentation.

Livestock farming

Aged 12 months in oak barrels

Eye

very dark red dress

Nose

smoky, toasty, and dark fruit notes

Palate

Fruity and smoky flavors. The tannins are fresh and firm. A lovely, lingering finish.

Serve

at 14-16°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with meat dishes served in sauce or roasted, spicy Asian cuisine, or rich cheeses.

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Customer rating

2.7/5

based on 7 reviews