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Albert Bichot Domaine Adelie Mercurey En Pierre Milley 2020 750ml

SKU: N2157180 ISBN: 087113113476
$64.99
90+
$64.99

90 Points A bright red, offering pure cherry, raspberry and violet flavors. Elegant and balanced, ending in a mouthwatering impression. (2020).

Mercurey was named after the Roman temple built here to honour the god Mercury. Boasting 650 ha (1,605 acres), 85 plots and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest of the Côte Chalonnaise’s appellations.

Their vineyard of "Pierre Milley" is planted on the hillside where they benefit from southwest–western exposure. The soil is rich in clay and well drained due to its stony nature. The bedrock consists of compacted limestone with a few predominately marly limestone areas. Winemaker Description. 

 

Wine Information:

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Sub-Region:

Appellation: Mercurey

Variety: Pinot Noir

Type: Reds

Size: 750ml

 

Mercurey was named after the Roman temple built here to honour the god Mercury. Boasting 650 ha (1,605 acres), 85 plots and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest of the Côte Chalonnaise’s appellations. The vineyard of "Pierre Milley" is planted on a hillside where it benefits from a southwest–western exposure. The soil is rich in clay and well drained due to its stony nature. The bedrock consists of compacted limestone with a few predominately marly limestone areas.

"A bright red, offering pure cherry, raspberry and violet flavors. Elegant and balanced, ending in a mouthwatering impression."