The Wine
Mercurey rouge Premier Cru En Sazenay
Our exclusive Mercurey Premier Cru En Sazenay is produced from a separate parcel of Pinot Noir vines on a southeast-facing slope just above the village of Mercurey. This is a top-quality red burgundy characterised by its aromas of black cherries, hints of toasty oak, soft and supple tannins and is an excellent accompaniment for game, roast meats, casseroles and hard cheese. Although approachable in its youth, it will benefit substantially from careful cellaring for a few years.
We were delighted when the Pillot brothers won a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge in London in 1998 for our En Sazenay 1995. Not only that, this was the first time any wine from any appellation in the entire Côte Chalonnaise had won a Gold Medal at this, the world's top blind wine tasting.
Mercurey rouge
Our Appellation Contrôlée Mercurey, like the Premier Cru En Sazenay, is made with the Pinot Noir grape and has the same fragrant bouquet and cherry and strawberry flavour, although it is quicker to mature. It is a wine that can be enjoyed quite young but will also keep well.
Wine available for the 2012 Option:
Mercurey rouge Premier Cru
En Sazenay 2009 (red)
9,30€ per bottle (exc. VAT)
Mercurey rouge 2010 (red)
7,55€ per bottle (exc. VAT)