Chateau Philippe Le Hardi Mercurey Rouge Les Cheneaults

Region: Burgundy, France

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13%

This wine is dark garnet in colour with purple reflections. The nose is intense with aromas of ripe black cherries, plums and a touch of spice. The palate is full with great structure and silky, fine tannins. Concentrated black cherry and blueberry flavours are balanced by a subtle minerality. The finish is long and fresh.

Lieu-dit `Les Cheneaults` is located just to the southwest of the prime Mercurey 1er Cru slope on the banks of the Giroux stream which runs through the village. The soils are rich in clay, but the limestone is still very present. The vines are on average 30 years old and produce low yields of exceptionally concentrated fruit. The vineyards are farmed organically and midway through the certification process.

Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi (formerly Château de Santenay) was once the stately home of the first Duke of Burgundy, Philippe le Hardi, who received his duchy from his father, the King of France. Philippe is famous for banning the cultivation of Gamay in the Côte d’Or, saying in his edict of 1395 that only Pinot Noir could be used in the production of red wines from the already fabled slopes.

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