Jean-Pierre Charton Mercurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roy'

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Jean-Pierre Charton

Jean-Pierre Charton Mercurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roy'

Name: Jean-Pierre Charton Mercurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roy'
Brand: Jean-Pierre Charton
Price: 56.99 USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.2

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Jean-Pierre Charton Mercurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roy' is a premium red wine produced by Jean-Pierre Charton, a renowned winemaker in the Burgundy region of France. The wine comes from the Mercurey appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir grapes in the world. The vineyard features a unique terroir with limestone and clay soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. The wine is medium-bodied with a silky texture and a long, smooth finish, making it a perfect choice for pairing with a variety of dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Jean-Pierre Charton Mercurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roy' is a bold and complex red Burgundy, with aromas of ripe red berries and spicy oak.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with a firm tannic backbone and bright acidity. The finish is long and intense, with lingering notes of blackberry and smoky oak. Overall, a delicious and well-crafted Burgundy, perfect for pairing with beef or game dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2057

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Jean-Pierre Charton

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Review