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The name Antonin Rodet has been rhyming with Mercurey in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise since 1875, when the house was founded by Antoine Rodet, known as Antonin. The Clos Rodet, a 17th Century bourgeois mansion situated in the heart of the village, is embodying the House’s historical heart, cellar and values. For decades, the visionary Rodet family did not hesitate to invest in one of the oldest terroirs in Burgundy and contributed to the business development of the House, brought the Rodet signature into international markets and enhanced its reputation to become a reference in Mercurey and far beyond the native region. Antonin Rodet Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines contributed to the international renown of the House whose consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Of noble character and fully expressive after traditional winemaking, the House wines reflect their origins with great purity.

CHÂTEAU DE MERCEY
BOURGOGNE HAUTES-CÔTES DE BEAUNE PINOT NOIR
Château de Mercey
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History

The vineyard covers now around 41 hectares mainly surrounds the Château, built in the 16th Century at the southern edge of the Côte de Beaune.

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune parcels are lyre-shaped. This technique allows the sun to shine within the vine rows and ensures quick ripening and prevents diseases.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are hand harvested, sorted and then destemmed at their arrival à the winery.

Traditional vinification is then carried out in temperature-controlled concrete vats with daily stirring and pumping-over. Alternating those two methods is a good way to obtain balanced wines because the tannins are not too much extracted.

Then, the wine is put for 9 months aging in oak barrels in a large majority (75%) with around 20% new oak.

Tasting notes

Colour: elegant ruby red.
Nose: a red fruits bouquet with delcate notes of wood.
Palate: a very fruity mouth, carried by supple tannins offering a well-balanced wine with lot of finesse.

Wine and food pairing

To appreciate with a terrine or a roasted chicken, but also a tuna steak in tomato sauce, or slightly aged cheeses.

Ageing potential

A wine that will age at least 5 years after the vintage in good cellaring conditions.

Serving temperature

Ideal served at a temperature of 14 to 16°C.