Mercurey Pinot Noir
Winery |
Domaine de la Monette |
Appellation |
AOP Côte Chalonnaise |
Wine Name |
Terroirs de Mellecey |
Variety |
100% Pinot Noir |

Red Wine
Dry
Burgundy
Roelof Ligtmans & Marlon Steine
8,000 bottles
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Story
Roel of Ligtmans & Marlon Steine, a Dutch couple, bought the domaine in 2007. They were able to buy their first vineyard in 2008 and began the winemaking enterprise with the beautiful 2009 vintage. Their aim is to produce wine as naturally as possible: limited use of vineyard treatments and products, enhancement of biodiversity in the vineyard, revitalisation of the soil, and hands-off winemaking. Bottles, packaging, labels, are all chosen with regards to the environment. In 2010 the roof of the winery has been transformed into a solar energy production unit.
Vineyard
Every vineyard from this Domain is maintained in an eco-conscious manner, using certified organic practices since 2009. This means no chemical treatments to the vine nor the soil. This plot is located in the commune of Mellecey in the Vaux Valley, right next to the winery. 2017 will be the first Cuvée made from this terroir since its conversion to organic farming.
Vinification
The fruit is manually harvested, and sorted at the winery. No sulfite additions were made. Fermentation occurs over 3 weeks, with only pumpovers as cap management. Only a portion of the pressed off wine is used in the final blend. A portion of the wine is then aged in neutral oak, with a subtle sulfite addition post-malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Violet color in the glass, with an open nose of red fruit. The mouth is fresh, dominated by berries with an elegant tannic structure. This wine can age up to 3 years in bottle.
Tasting Notes
Berry spinach salad with goat cheese, caprese panini or light poultry dishes.