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Domaine Gaelle et Jerome Meunier Mercurey 1er Cru Rouge

2021

A high quality Pinot Noir produced in a quality region - a great alternative to the bigger names of Burgundy.

From an estate born in 2005, Domaine Gaelle and Jerome Meunier focus on low yields and minimal intervention within the Côte Chalonnaise. From their 1er Cru Mercurey vineyards

The soil is clay and limestone and the grapes are hand harvested. Grapes spend 10-15 days fermenting in the tank before being put into French oak barrels. Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation and the wine spends 12 months in barrel before being blended and bottled. This Pinot Noir has a subtle oak character, integrated with deliciously vibrant notes of cranberry and redcurrant.

This is a wine that has incredible concentration and energy. Although young, it's drinking beautifully now; keep hold of it if you can, and you'll be rewarded in the future.

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Wine Type	Red wine
Closure	Natural Cork
Alc. Vol	13%
Region	Burgundy
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Pinot Noir

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a red grape variety and a style of red wine that is typically light to medium-bodied, fruit-forward, and relatively low alcohol compared to other red wines. With its higher acidity and lower tannin, Pinot Noirs are very versatile when it comes to food pairing. The red grapes can also be used to make white, rosé and sparkling wine (Blanc de Noirs).

Originally from Burgundy, the thin-skinned Pinot Noir grape is notoriously hard to grow, demanding optimum growing conditions and favouring cooler, coastal climates.

While many experts still consider the best Pinots to come from Burgundy, it is grown in regions around the world, including Oregon, California, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy. The wine's diverse geographical range means that you might also find it labelled as Red Burgundy, Pinot Nero, Blauburgunder, or Spätburgunder.

Burgundy

Probably the most iconic wine region in the world, the easiest way to get to grips with Burgundy is to understand that there are only two grape varieties to remember: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gamay, and Sauvignon Blanc also play their part, but the primary focus of Burgundy’s production is Pinot Noir for Bourgogne Rouge and Chardonnay for Bourgogne Blanc.

Located in the east-central part of France, Burgundy has 5 primary wine growing areas:

Chablis – Famous for lean, unoaked Chardonnay.
Côte de Nuits – Prime Pinot territory. The Grand Cru vineyards form a patchwork on the eastern slopes facing the valley of the Saône River, starting at the village of Gevery Chambertin, past Morey St-Denis and south to Vougeot and Vosne Romanée.
Côte de Beaune – Rich Chardonnays aplenty. Grand Crus include Corton, Corton Charlemagne and Montrachet, whilst Village and Premier Crus include Chassagne-Montratchet, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.
Côte Chalonnaise – Value Pinot Noir, floral Aligoté and Sparkling Crémant.
Mâconnais – Great value and well-structured Chardonnays.

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.