MERCUREY
2022 1er Cru Les Vasées Domaine François Raquillet
Grapes | Pinot Noir |
Colour | Red |
Origin | France, Burgundy |
District | Côte Chalonnaise |
Village | Mercurey |
Classification | 1er Cru |
ABV | 14% |
Vineyard | Les Vasées |
Part young vines, part old vines where they have done 30% whole bunch vinification. The young vines show fresh cherries, medium body, slightly dry at the finish but recently sulphured. The old vines (80+ years) show a much denser black purple colour. Cherry kernels this time. Very dense again, with the tannins of this vineyard showing. Leaves a great red and black fruit aftertaste. The blend has considerable potential, with the younger vines freshening up the concentration of the older component Drinking range: 2026 - 2031 Rating: **** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy (Jan 2024)
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Domaine François Raquillet
François took over the running of this estate from his father, Jean, in 1990, with his wife Emmanuelle. Records show that the same family have made wine in Mercurey since the 1600s, and Francois is the eleventh generation.
With eleven hectares under vine, François has substantially reduced yields, introduced higher quality oak barrels (up to 50% new wood for the Premiers Crus) and significantly increased the quality of wines made at this domaine. François explains he tries to avoid over-extraction at all costs - his one aim is to deliver the beautifully pure fruit profile he gets out of the old vines - this he does with great success. It is a wonderfully transparent style - combined with good mid-palate weight.
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