Louis Latour Mercurey Cote Chalonnaise Rouge
Country
France
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Burgundy
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
vintage
Current vintage
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
Current vintage
Product Description
The name of Mercurey and its reputation as a viticultural commune date from the period when the Roman legions erected a temple there to Mercury, their God of Commerce and Trade amongst other things. As regards the character of the wine, Mercurey possesses an individual appeal despite obvious parralels with the Côte de Beaune. Typically, it has a penetrating, earthy fruitiness allied to an ample backbone with plenty of grip on the palate.
Profile
Grape Blended
Pinot Noir
Palate
it is wide and round with cherry, liquorice and spices aromas. A lively and powerful wine.
Colour
deep silky garnet hue
Aroma
raspberry
Palate
it is wide and round with cherry, liquorice and spices aromas. A lively and powerful wine.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
Product details
Description
The name of Mercurey and its reputation as a viticultural commune date from the period when the Roman legions erected a temple there to Mercury, their God of Commerce and Trade amongst other things. As regards the character of the wine, Mercurey possesses an individual appeal despite obvious parralels with the Côte de Beaune. Typically, it has a penetrating, earthy fruitiness allied to an ample backbone with plenty of grip on the palate.
Fermentation
Traditionnelle en cuve ouverte
Ageing
10 to 12 months ageing in stainless steel vats
Tasting Note
Of a deep silky garnet hue, our Mercurey 2019 displays a lovely nose with raspberry notes. On the palate, it is wide and round with cherry, liquorice and spices aromas. A lively and powerful wine.
Food Pairing
Goose confit - roasted lamb - Cantal cheese
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