Domaine Charton, Mercurey 1er Cru, Clos du Roy, 2015 Shiraz fruit is picked by hand

fruit is picked by hand

higher-altitude valleys of Limoux

a traditional denomination that in our opinion is wrongly banned from labels

which is also there on the palate but the lime acidity is searing

Domaine Charton, Mercurey 1er Cru, Clos du Roy, 2015 Shiraz fruit is picked by handMercurey is the most important village in the Cotes Chalonnaise district. The appellation includes 32 Premier Cru vineyards, making up 20% of the total. Their Pinot Noirs tend to be deeper in colour, fuller in body and more capable of ageing than those of neighbouring villages. This is a classic Pinot Noir with characteristics of earthy notes and stalk. Dark cherry nose, then nice power, good concentration and length. Lovely wine that offers very good