Tupinier-Bautista, Mercurey « Vieilles Vignes » 2023 – Mercurey

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is concentrated, juicy, and fruity, with meaty notes and roasted red fruits at the opening, which disappear after aeration. It then expresses aromas of red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, as well as a fine spiciness (liquorice, cardamom, white pepper), a touch of blackcurrant leaf, as well as toast, wildflowers, and a sappy hint in the background. The palate is juicy, silky, with supple, barely perceptible tannins. The attack is sapid and fruity, with notes of morello cherry, raspberry, crushed blackcurrant, and ripe strawberry, combined with touches of toasted hazelnut, dried aromatic herbs (mint), as well as a hint of nutmeg and cornflower in the background. The finish is flavorful, tangy, and fruity, with mouthwatering acidity, a pleasant toasted bitterness, and good persistence and a more present tannic structure. Freshness, airiness, and accessibility in this wine.