Mercurey

Mercurey is a village appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise. The winegrowers call it “the golden valley”. The reason for this is the unique and hidden location of the vineyards. It is an important appellation in Burgundy. The vineyards stretch as far as the neighbouring village of Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu. The appellation includes no fewer than 32 Premier Cru. The majority of these are cultivated for Pinot Noir. And a small part is reserved for Chardonnay.

The red wines are deep ruby red in colour, fresh and fruity. As the wine matures, notes of cocoa and tobacco emerge. After ageing, it is beautifully round and full-bodied. The red wines can be perfectly aged for several years. The white Mercurey has a typical light golden colour and smells of white flowers, hazelnuts and almonds. A hint of flint characterises this wine.

The vines grow at an altitude of 230 to 320 metres. They grow mainly on calcareous marl soil made of limestone. In the western part of the appellation, the soil consists of much more stone and gravel. Some of the vineyards belong to Bathonia. The vines thrive on these white limestone soils and red clay soils. The appellation is relatively large and covers about 650 hectares, of which about 550 hectares are used for red wines.