De Villaine Mercurey les Montots Rouge 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
De Villaine
Label Name:
 
Mercurey les Montots Rouge
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected professional scores for the 2022 vintage: Wine Spectator 92; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90; positive coverage from Burghound and other critics noting aging potential (2025-2035+)

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, raspberry and violet with spice, earth and a chalky/iron mineral thread. Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, silky yet persistent tannins and a savory, peppery finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck (confit), grilled pork chops, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking/Cantonese roasted duck, char siu pork, mushroom hotpot, soy-sauce braised pork shoulder.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; indigenous yeast fermentations with long cuvaison, limited whole-cluster; aged ~12 months in oak; minimal intervention, light filtration or none.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de Villaine (Aubert de Villaine, later Pierre de Benoist) based in Bouzeron, Côte Chalonnaise. Renowned for biodynamic practices and terroir-driven Burgundies since late 20th century.