Charton Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy Red 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Charton
Label Name:
 
Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy Red
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 pts (Domaine Charton Clos du Roy, 2017). Positive en-primeur/trade notes for Charton Clos du Roy 2022 (Goedhuis)

Tasting Note
Pure Pinot Noir: red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with black-plum depth, forest-floor earthiness, baking spice and subtle smoky oak. Medium-plus body, fine silky tannins, bright acidity and a mineral, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, herb-crusted lamb, roast beef, mushroom risotto, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi (Korean beef), teriyaki dishes, mushroom hotpot, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; wild-yeast fermentation with ~19–23 day maceration; gentle punch-downs/pump-overs; aged 10–16 months in French oak (≈25–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Charton family domaine since 1941. Vincent & Jean‑Pierre Charton oversee ~11.5 ha in Mercurey, producing several Premier Cru parcels including Clos du Roy.