Roger Sauvestre, Mercurey | Burgundy
2000
A fantastic, mature Chardonnay from the Cote Challonaise region of Burgundy, where the Mercurey wines stand alone in both quality and price. Stunning value for such a rich and mature white Burgundy—the grower refers to it as his 'baby Puligny Monrachet.' A perfect festive treat.
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Our tasting notes
A rich, deep yellow colour with aromas of passion fruit and butterscotch. Full bodied, viscous and delicious. It can be enjoyed with any rich seafood dish or simply on its own.Wine data
Grape variety: 100% ChardonnayAppellation: Mercurey
Alcohol: 13.0%
About Mercurey
It is the most important village in the Cote Chalonnaise district of Burgundy. Most of the production is Pinot Noir but a small quantity of unusually scented white wine from Chardonnay is also made.
The Sauvestre's vineyard is south-facing with a soil composition similar to the Cote de Beaune, but the vineyards here tend to be more scattered meaning there is more variablility in the vines and hence complexity in the wine.
Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries to UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for mainland UK and 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for Northern Ireland and Highlands. We also offer a collection service for our French wines from just outside Calais, France (minimum of 5 cases from the same producer and excluding mixed cases), at a per-bottle saving of £1.50 for wines and £2.00 for Champagne, and a per-case saving of £18 for wine, £24 per 12-case/£12 per 6-case for Champagne. For details, please read our Delivery/Collection Information and Terms & Conditions.
