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In the Cote Chalonnaise, birthplace of viticultural Burgundy, Mercurey is one of the oldest terroirs which has always enjoyed an excellent reputation. Mercurey is also the native village of Maison Antonin Rodet.
This appellation has 31 climates classified in “premiers crus”. The reds are mainly represented with 535 hectares in production (133 Ha “premiers crus”) and only 111 hectares for the whites (30 Ha in “premiers crus”). The vineyard estate extends over 12 hectares and offers 3 upper quality wines from the appellation of Mercure.
In red appellation : Mercurey ( 9 ha), Mercurey 1er Cru En Sazenay (1,75 ha)
In white appellation : Mercurey ( 1,33 ha)
3 weeks-vinification in temperature-controlled concrete vats with daily pumping over and some treading.
The wine is then aged for 8 months in oak barrels with 20% new oak that will give it the silky tannins and some wooden flavors.
Colour: Deep and brillant red.
Nose: Flavours of red and black berries with lightly toasted notes.
Palate: A wine full of savoriness, carried by subtle and rounded tannins.
Will be the perfect companion to roasted or grilled meats, light game in sauce and most cheeses.