Mercurey La Vigne Blanche

Origin

Estate grown, produced, aged and bottled by Dufouleur Frères

Terroir

AOC Mercurey - 100% Pinot-Noir Mercurey dominates the hills near Chalon at more than 250 meters' altitude. The vines largely cover two sides of this twisting and turning combe, extending over the villages of Mercurey and Saint Martin-sous-Montaigu. The vines are almost exclusively - about 90% - dedicated to red wine grapes. The parcel of this domain, La Vigne Blanche, is planted with young vines, which give a rich and accessible wine.

Wine Making

Fermentation takes place over two weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with carefully controlled pumping-over, punching the cap, and light pressing. The aging occurs in oak barrels over 12 to 18 months, with the proportion of new oak varying from 30% to 100% depending upon an analysis, tasting, and evaluation of each vintage.
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