Domaine Chanzy Mercurey Le Bois Cassien Monopole Rouge 2023

An aromatic Pinot Noir. Layers of redcurrant and cranberry intertwined with some darker mulberry fruit and well integrated oak.

At 390m, ‘Les Bois Cassien’ is the highest altitude vineyard in Mercurey and as a result produces bright and fresh Pinots & Chardonnays. This wine is a much fresher take on the 2020 vintage. The inclusion of 40% whole bunch has resulted in a crunchy, aromatic pinot. Layers of redcurrant and cranberry intertwined with some darker mulberry fruit and well integrated oak.

Le Bois Cassien is one of Chanzy’s Monopole vineyards. It is a southeast facing, at 390m altitude, making it the highest vineyard in Mercurey. The vines are an average of 50 years old and the soils are chalk/clay. In their vineyards Chanzy use sustainable farming practices and adapt to climatology and to the specifity of each vintage. Chanzy are Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 certified – which is the most highly regarded certification for agriculture in France and more holistic than organic farming. It ensures biodiversity in the vineyard and reusable energy throughout the business.

10-day pre-fermentation and cold maceration. Inclusion of 40% whole bunch in the ferment. Pumping over, delestage and temperature-controlled fermentation before maturation in barrel and then 3 months in stainless steel vat before bottling.