2020 Domaine de Villaine Mercurey Les Montots [D94]

Producer: Domaine de Villaine  
Region: Mercurey, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2020  

Decanter, 94 Points 

"The domaine produces this inky, dark, super-ripe villages Mercurey from rented south-facing parcels not far from the premier cru zone in clay soils with high iron content. There is a short week of maceration before the fermentation, with a large proportion of whole clusters before ageing in large casks. The result has a rich cassis fruit, with a bit of spice and a firm, tannic texture with impressive balance and length. Drinking Window 2023 - 2030." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Les Montots is situated on fairly steep slope with southern exposure, planted with a selection of Pinot Noir vines from Nuits-Saint-Georges chosen for their aromatic qualities and moderate yield. It is structured and vigorous, deep with a dark ruby color. It will open up gradually with age, revealing the breadth of its complexity only after five to seven years. Depending on the vintage and your cellar, it will age and develop for fifteen to twenty years. Serve with red meat or game. Many cheeses will go well with les Montots but follow once again the caveat against soft cheeses like Camembert, Brie and Vacherin."

Alcohol: 14.5% 

Organically farmed. Biodynamic. 

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.