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Description to Mercurey AOC
Communal appellation in French Burgundy in the north of the large Côte Chalonnaise area. It covers areas of the three municipalities of Bourgneuf-Val-d'Or, Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu.
Premiers Crus
The vineyards cover around 100 hectares of vines with around 30 Premier Cru sites. These include Bondue, Byots, Cailloute, Champs Martin, Clos Château de Montaigu, Clos du Roi, Champs Martin, Clos l'évêque, Fourneaux, Levrière, Marcilly, Mission, Montaigus, Naugues, Petits Voyens, Ruelles and Vasées. The majority of age-worthy red wines produced here are made from Pinot Noir with a proportion of Pinot Gris and Pinot Liébault (Pinot Noir clone). A small number of white wines are made from Chardonnay with a proportion of Pinot Blanc.
Producers
Well-known producers are Albert Bichot (Domaine Adélie), Brintet, Chandesais, Émile Juillot, Narjoux and Raquillet.
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Domaine Adelie
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2006 Mercurey AOC
P. Misserey - Louis Max S.A.
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2001 Mercurey AOC Clos La Marche
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P. Misserey - Louis Max S.A.
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2004 Mercurey AOC Clos La Marche
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P. Misserey - Louis Max S.A.
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2006 Mercurey AOC Clos La Marche
Up to 10.00 €
The most important grape varieties
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