Charton Mercurey Vieilles Vignes Red 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Charton
Label Name:
 
Mercurey Vieilles Vignes Red
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 2021: 87–90 points; Vivino average ~4. 0 (2,300+ ratings); widely offered by international retailers (consistent commercial scores)

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black cherry with plum, spice and earthy notes; soft, rounded tannins and a savory, slightly smoky finish. Medium-bodied with vibrant fruit and moderate acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, aged cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki pork, Korean BBQ/galbi, char siu, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed, 19-day maceration with remontage/pigeage; aged ~10 months in French oak (25–30% new). Minimal intervention vinification.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Charton (Jean-Pierre & Vincent) — family estate since 1941, ~11.5 ha in Mercurey. Vieilles Vignes sourced from ~50–70 year-old vines on clay-limestone soils.