Domaine Jeannin-Naltet Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des grand Vogens 2012
 
The star of our selection of terroirs, Le Clos des Grands Voyens is a 4.9 ha monopoly vineyard. Located on a south-facing hillside, this plot of brown, stony, clay soil produces a complex wine with aromas of red fruit, spices, undergrowth and humus. It is full and well-balanced on the palate with soft tannins.

• Appellation: Mercurey 1er Cru
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Soil: Brown stony limestone, clay and silty-clay, vineyard located on a hillside, facing south.
• Average age of vines: 42 years
• Serving temperature:

1. 15-16°C young wine
2. 17-18°C mature wine

Vinification:

• Harvest picked and sorted entirely by hand
• 15 to 20 days in vat starting with a cold pre-fermentation maceration
• Regular cap punching and pumping over operations in order to extract the material and aromas that will shape the future wine
• Ageing: 100% in oak barrels for 12 months, with 30% new oak

Tasting note:

• Expressive and fruity, this Mercurey wine discloses aromas of raspberry and cherry. It is a light, fresh wine with very soft tannins, making it easy to drink even when young.