Mercurey Red 1er Cru "En Sazenay" 2022 | Wine from Domaine De Suremain

Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru "En Sazenay" 2022 | Wine from Domaine De Suremain

Domaine De Suremain, an emblematic family estate in Mercurey, is renowned for its rigorous work and commitment to Burgundian viticultural traditions. Located in Côte Chalonnaise, it spans several prestigious climates, offering expressive and authentic wines.

The "En Sazenay" climate, situated on an east-facing slope, benefits from a predominantly clay soil, giving the wine power and depth. This particular terroir allows for an optimal maturation of the grapes, resulting in a rich and structured Mercurey Premier Cru that gains elegance over time.

The Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru "En Sazenay" 2022 is crafted with great care to ensure a balanced extraction of aromas and fine tannic quality:

• Manual harvesting and selective sorting, allowing only the best berries to be kept.
• Natural fermentation in vats, with indigenous yeasts, to preserve the full authenticity of the vintage.
• Long maceration, ensuring a delicate extraction of aromas and tannic structure.
• Aging in oak barrels for 12 months, with a proportion of new wood, adding depth and complexity to the wine.

The Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru "En Sazenay" 2022 boasts a deep garnet color, indicative of its concentration and aging potential.

On the nose, it opens with spicy notes of black pepper and bramble wood, mixed with intense aromas of blueberries and wild berries.

On the palate, the attack is ample and structured, revealing a distinct tannic frame that will soften over time. The length on the palate is remarkable, marked by notes of underbrush and a subtle smoky touch, highlighting the complexity and elegance of the terroir.

This wine is often closed in its youth, but will flourish beautifully after a few years in the cellar, offering a lovely evolution with more blended and harmonious aromas.

The Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru "En Sazenay" 2022 is a wine of character, ideal for accompanying gourmet and flavorful dishes.

It will enhance a herb-crusted beef roast, where the aromatic richness of the wine perfectly matches the tenderness of the meat.

A duck breast with red berries, whose juicy flesh and sweet notes harmonize with the spices of the wine.

Roasted white meats, like a veal filet with mushrooms, that will bring out the elegance and finesse of the tannins.

Finally, a plate of matured cheeses, especially an aged Comté or an Époisses, will highlight the depth and length of the wine.

• Type of wine: Dry red wine
• Origin: Burgundy, France
• Appellation: Mercurey 1er Cru AOP
• Estate: Domaine De Suremain
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Terroir: Clay soils on the upper slopes, eastern exposure
• Vinification: Natural fermentation, indigenous yeasts, long maceration
• Aging: 12 months in oak barrels, with a proportion of new wood
• Alcohol content: 13.5%
• Cellaring: 2025 - 2035
• Format: 75 cl
• Color: Deep garnet
• Aromas: Black pepper, bramble wood, wild blackberries, undergrowth
• Serving temperature: 16-18°C
• Pairings: Herb-crusted beef roast, duck breast with red berries, veal filet with mushrooms, aged Comté