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    Domaine Protheau Mercurey

    2020
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    History

    The Protheau family, originally from the Côte Chalonnaise, have been cultivating vines from father to son since 1720.

    Mercurey

    Grape variety

    Chardonnay.

    Origin

    In the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey is one of the most important wine appellations of Burgundy.

    Soil

    Clay and limestone surface soil, deep lying marl. Ideal conditions for the production of Chardonnay.

    Vinification

    Harvest by hand. Traditional vinification. The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery in pneumatic presses. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in oak barrels. The wine is aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity.

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    Mercurey

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Yellow in colour with green hues.

    Nose

    The nose is already open on citrus fruits, flowers and limestones notes.

    Palate

    The palate is mineral with a nice acidity which gives us a fresh wine with a lot of character and typicality.

    Recommendations

    Its freshness and finesse allow it to be enjoyed as an aperitif. It also pairs well with white meat and sauce. At the sea side, it will be perfect with a plate of shellfish (lobster, scallops) steamed or poached or noble fish just fried, grilled or steamed. Cheeses: Goat cheese, Beaufort Comté, Emmental...

    Serving

    10-12°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2020

    Extreme Climatic Conditions and Rich Wines

    The 2020 vintage in the Côte Chalonnaise was marked by a very mild and dry winter and spring, followed by a hot summer with little precipitation. The March rains and strong sunshine favored early budbreak in early April and equally early flowering at the end of May. However, the high temperatures of July and August, combined with rare thunderstorms, caused significant water stress, reducing the initially estimated harvest potential.

    Red Wines

    The 2020 red wines from the Côte Chalonnaise show beautiful concentration with deep colors rich in anthocyanins. Their rich aromatic profile is focused on black fruits such as blackberry and blueberry, with freshness and complexity.


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