Tupinier-Bautista, Mercurey 1er Cru « Les Vellées » 2023 – Mercurey 1er Cru

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is fragrant, chiseled and offers a lot of freshness in its herbaceous aromas and tangy fruits. It initially expresses notes of blackcurrant bud, peppermint, a limestone mineral framework, as well as raspberry, cranberries, red cherry and ripe strawberry. Then we find notes of licorice, chocolate in the background, peony and fresh rose, associated with a hint of nutmeg and toast. The palate is more closed on the attack, but then expresses notes of tangy red fruits (cranberries, red cherry, raspberry, crunchy strawberry), associated with a fine spicy and minty hint (liquorice, nutmeg, white pepper, wild mint), floral aromas (rose, violet), as well as a light touch of roasting (toasted hazelnut). The finish is savory, open, and fruity, with a pleasant hint of cranberry and toasted bitterness. Tannins are well-structured but fine. Good length with fruity gourmandise (red cherry, raspberry) and mouth-watering acidity.