Domaine Chanzy Mercurey Le Bois Cassien Monopole Rouge 2023

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.