The father and son team at Domaine Vincent & Jean-Pierre Charton is putting the appellation of Mercurey on the map. Their exciting brand of juicy Cote Chalonnaise Pinot Noir is a wonderful expression of the passion, philosophy and family integrity that makes the wines of Burgundy so very special.Together they work their land manually, preserving biologically active soils. A careful pruning policy restricts budding to only 5 or 6 buds per vine, thereby restricting yields to achieve maximum quality. The winemaking is what Vincent describes as non-interventionist and his motto is “let the wine make itself”: natural yeasts, 100% destemmed fruit, careful handling and minimal new oak (30%) is the Charton recipe, with bottling normally taking place 10 months after the harvest. In short these are gorgeous wines that are pure and bright, and a timely reminder of why we shouldn’t just focus our red Burgundy buying to the confines of the Côte d’Or. They offer as good value Pinot Noir as anywhere in the world.This cuvée is from a selection of vineyards in the village with vines averaging 50 years of age or more. With hints of black cherry and dark currants on the nose, this is a wine of texture and balance that boasts an abundance of wild berry fruits on the palate. It has volume, subtle weight and a long rewarding finish.
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