Tupinier-Bautista Mercurey Premier Clos du Roy 2021 – Mercurey Premier Cru

The wine has a pale ruby ​​color. The nose is reserved, fruity and tangy, but after aeration, it expresses the fine touches of roasted fruits. We also find notes of red cherry, raspberry, tangy strawberry, red currants, roasted red cherry, roasted raspberry, as well as dried mint, fresh thyme, blackcurrant leaf in the background, a hint of toasted hazelnut, licorice, white pepper and tobacco, as well as lily and violet in the background. The palate is tangy, straight, with freshness and accuracy. It expresses notes of tangy red cherry, strawberry, cranberries, bird cherry and red currants, associated with notes of peppermint, tobacco, licorice and white pepper. The finish is crisp, airy, fruity and tangy, with notes of tart red cherry and cranberries, as well as a touch of lily in the background and a good, slightly perceptible toasted bitterness. A pleasant herbaceous note of blackcurrant leaf and dried mint on the persistence. The tannins are very fine, but give the wine good structure. Nice acidity and liveliness.