Louis Latour - Mercurey2015
RED WINE
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Producer
Maison Louis Latour
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Blend
100% Pinot Noir
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Country
France
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Region
Burgundy
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Appellation
Mercurey
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UPC
0 15643 59332 1
Technical Details
Description
The name of Mercurey and its reputation as a viticultural commune date from the period when the Roman legions erected a temple there to Mercury, their God of Commerce and Trade amongst other things. As regards the character of the wine, Mercurey possesses an individual appeal despite obvious parralels with the Côte de Beaune. Typically, it has a penetrating, earthy fruitiness allied to an ample backbone with plenty of grip on the palate.
Food pairing
Goose confit - roasted lamb - Cantal cheese
Tasting notes
With an intense ruby colour, the Mercurey 2015 unveils aromas of wildstrawberry, mocha, and undergrowth. On tasting, it is very elegant and fresh with grilled noted and smooth tannins.
The vine
Average vine age 25 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 45 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Vinification and ageing
Fermentation Traditionnelle en cuve ouverte
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in stainless steel vats