2023 | Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey "Les Vignes de Maillonge" Blanc | Côte Chalonnaise | France

Old-vine village Mercurey white from the appellation's leading specialist — some vines dating to 1928.

Domaine Michel Juillot is the reference estate of Mercurey. "Les Vignes de Maillonge" is a village white from remarkably old vines — plantings from 1928, 1958 and 1963 — on clayey limestone, barrel-fermented with 20% new oak. The result is a charming, creamy, mineral Chardonnay with real depth for its level.

Old-vine village Mercurey from a top estate punches well above its class. Creamy, mineral and balanced → old-vine white Burgundy for a song → at $69.99 you're drinking serious Chalonnaise Chardonnay.

• 100% Chardonnay
• Mercurey "Les Vignes de Maillonge" — Côte Chalonnaise
• Domaine Michel Juillot — old vines (1928/1958/1963)
• Barrel-fermented; 20% new oak

White peach, citrus and orchard blossom over a fine, creamy texture and a mineral, saline finish. Translation: charming, balanced old-vine Chardonnay — stone fruit and cream with a fresh mineral cut and real depth.

Old-vine village Mercurey from the appellation's specialist. Exactly the white for roast chicken, creamy pasta, or richer fish.