Mercurey Les Vignes Blanches Red 2018

Frédéric Cossard - Domaine de Chassorney

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€55,00

France - Burgundy

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir

Capacity: 75 cl

Alcohol content: 13.5°

2018

Frédéric Cossard's Les Vignes Blanches 2018 is a full-bodied and sappy Mercurey with aromas of morello cherries, black fruits, and roasted notes. Its fine tannins and beautiful structure make it an ideal companion for grilled and roasted meats and game.

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Mercurey Les Vignes Blanches Red 2018

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Burgundy - Mercurey AOC AOP
Carafage: No
Ageing potential: 5-10 years old
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Vinification: It is produced from whole bunches, promoting a rich expression of tannins. It is then aged for a year in a concrete egg, a container that energizes the grapes through its natural movements while preserving their freshness and tension. The result: one at a time; and all in harmony, where the freshness and tension balance harmoniously.
Soil: Clay-limestone

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Mercurey Les Vignes Blanches Red 2018,

Frédéric Cossard

Frédéric Cossard has created a superb expression of Mercurey, an emblematic appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise. Les Vignes Blanches 2018, made from Pinot Noir grown on clay-limestone soils, offers an intense and elegant interpretation of this Burgundian terroir. A natural, full-bodied, and ample wine that brilliantly combines power and finesse.

A sunny vintage and gentle vinification

2018 was a generous year in Burgundy, with ideal conditions for perfectly ripe grapes. True to his philosophy of zero-additive vinification, Frédéric Cossard uses whole-bunch maceration, thus preserving all the aromatic purity of the fruit. Aging takes place for one year in a concrete egg, promoting subtle micro-oxygenation and harmonious development of aromas without excessive wood degradation.

A tasting marked by depth and finesse

Les Vignes Blanches 2018 reveals a captivating nose where aromas of morello cherries, ripe black fruits and fine roasted notes. The palate is dense, with a full attack and a beautiful sap that gives it depth. The tannins are present but very fine, offering a beautiful length and a remarkable balance between structure and freshness. Food pairings and tasting moments This Mercurey is a gastronomic wine, perfect for roasted and grilled meats, roast duck, or a beautiful grilled rib-eye steak. It will also be a perfect accompaniment to a beef fillet in a crust or game birds. Served between 16 and 18°C, it can be enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit or aged for a few years to develop more complex notes.