Domaine Charton, Mercurey 1er Cru, Clos du Roy, 2015 grignolino lime with ripe apricot and

lime with ripe apricot and elderflower

800ft above sea level on a ridge above Occidental

In the glass there are fresh aromas of blackberry

sprouts its own root system and forms its own new vine

Domaine Charton, Mercurey 1er Cru, Clos du Roy, 2015 grignolino lime with ripe apricot andMercurey is the most important village in the Cotes Chalonnaise district. The appellation includes 32 Premier Cru vineyards, making up 20% of the total. Their Pinot Noirs tend to be deeper in colour, fuller in body and more capable of ageing than those of neighbouring villages. This is a classic Pinot Noir with characteristics of earthy notes and stalk. Dark cherry nose, then nice power, good concentration and length. Lovely wine that offers very good