Camille Giroud, Mercurey 2021 – Mercurey

Camille Giroud, Mercurey 2021 – Mercurey

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is finely spicy, with a fragrant floral bouquet and fresh fruitiness. We first find the notes of sweet spices (clove, licorice stick, a hint of grated nutmeg and white pepper). The second nose expresses fragrant floral notes (peony, rose, wild flowers), associated with fruity aromas of…

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Millebuis 2020 – Mercurey 1er Cru

Millebuis 2020 – Mercurey 1er Cru

The wine has a medium ruby color. The nose offers a beautiful burst of fruit and ripe aromas, but with freshness. It expresses notes of fresh red and black fruits (Morello cherry, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, red currant). There are also notes of smoked meat, roasted aromatic herbs and spices (cloves, nutmeg, liquorice). On the…

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Camille Giroud 2020 – Mercurey Clos Voyens, Premier Cru

Camille Giroud 2020 – Mercurey Clos Voyens, Premier Cru

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is aromatic and complex. On the first nose, it expresses notes of leather, which become more discreet thereafter. There are lots of ripe red fruits (wood strawberry, red cherry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, blue fig, red currant), complemented by refined floral touches of cornflower, lily, wildflowers, as…

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Domaine Ninot – Les Velleys 2021 – Mercurey Premier Cru

Domaine Ninot – Les Velleys 2021 – Mercurey Premier Cru

The nose is fruity, elegant with a fine floral edge on the pistil. There are notes of pulpy cherries, violets and, more slightly, blackberries combined with touches of rose, crushed berries, as well as fine hints of zan and a very discreet note of fresh sap in the background. The palate is fruity with an…

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Camille Giroud, Mercurey 2019

Camille Giroud, Mercurey 2019

The wine has a pale lemon-yellow color. The nose is fragrant, pure, complex and precise. The wine expresses a lot of freshness, fruit and a fine spiciness. We find notes of fresh lemon, lime jam, a delicate bitterness of grapefruit, a tangy side of crunchy green apple, as well as the sweetness of fresh apricot,…

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Domaine Mia, Les Rochelles, Mercurey 2020

Domaine Mia, Les Rochelles, Mercurey 2020

The wine has a lemon-yellow color of medium intensity. The nose is fragrant and complex. It expresses notes of brioche and milk (fresh butter), combined with notes of fresh stone fruits (yellow nectarine, apricot), citrus fruits (yellow lemon, lemon zest, candied lemon peel), white flowers (acacia, apple blossom, and more lightly — orange blossom), as…

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Château du Cray, Les Doués, Mercurey 2021

Château du Cray, Les Doués, Mercurey 2021

The wine has a pale lemon-yellow color. The nose is a little discreet at first, but opens up after aeration. It expresses notes of fresh citrus fruits (yellow lemon, lemon zest, grapefruit zest), stone fruit (yellow peach, yellow plum), fresh pineapple, candied lemon zest, as well as delicate touches of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, toasted almond…

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Domaine du Philippe le Hardi – Les Champs Martin 2019 – Mercurey, 1er Cru

Domaine du Philippe le Hardi – Les Champs Martin 2019 – Mercurey, 1er Cru

The nose is spicy and offers some power. The wine benefices from being decanted. It reveals notes of fresh cloves, nutmeg, and more slightly – notes of crushed strawberry associated with fine touches of blueberry as well as a subtle hint of fresh pepper and lily. A nice fresh, juicy, nicely tangy mouth that offers…

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Château d’Etroyes – Le Clos l’Evêque 2020 – Mercurey 1er Cru

Château d’Etroyes – Le Clos l’Evêque 2020 – Mercurey 1er Cru

The nose is fruity and offers a certain intensity and power as well as a fleshy fruit. It reveals notes of violet plum, fresh blueberry, and more slightly –  notes of fresh wild strawberry associated with touches of violet/fresh iris as well as slight hints of star anise and a discreet hint of almost caramelisation….

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Château d’Etroyes – La Sente aux grives 2019 – Mercurey 1er Cru

Château d’Etroyes – La Sente aux grives 2019 – Mercurey 1er Cru

Pretty gourmand nose, intense, fine, precise and offers a tight side. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, clove, and more slightly notes of bright morello cherry associated with slight touches of vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, brightness, and energy as well as a nice acidity/pulp of the fruit. On the palate, this…

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