Michel Juillot
Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Barraults
4.0
Expert Rating
0.0
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Barraults is a highly sought-after wine produced by Michel Juillot, a renowned winemaker in Burgundy, France. This wine comes from the Mercurey appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir wines 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 wine that is elegant, complex, and well-balanced. The style of the wine is characterized by its rich aromas of red fruits, spices, and earthy notes, with a silky texture and a long, smooth finish. Overall, Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Barraults is a wine that showcases the best of Burgundy's winemaking traditions and terroir.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Barraults is a delightful Burgundy.The nose is full of ripe plums, blackberries and spices. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with firm tannins and plush blackberry and raspberry flavors that linger through the lengthy finish. The texture is velvety and smooth, with a pleasing balance of acidity and fruit. This is a complex and well-structured wine that will reward careful cellaring.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2060
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Michel Juillot
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
0.0
0 Reviews
This wine pairs well with...
