Domaine du Château Philippe le HardiMercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2021

Product code: 14789
£41.60 inc VAT
France
Red Wine from
Burgundy, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Burgundy
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Burgundy
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Product Notes

Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets is an exemplary wine from Burgundy, France. This wine boasts an intricate blend of red fruit aromas, revealing layers of strawberry and cherry subtly fused with subtle undernotes of spice. On the palate, this intensely structured wine delights with firm tannins, balancing the velvety richness and culminating in a gratifying finish. Its subtle oak ageing lends a complexity and depth, making it ideal for ageing. Perfect to harmonise with grilled meats and mature cheeses, it's the ideal accompaniment to a special dinner.

Tasting Notes

This wine is a deep garnet in colour. The nose is intense with aromas of blackberry and hints of spice and cedar. It is powerful on the palate, with flavours of black fruits and soft spices that fill the mouth, beautifully balanced by elegant tannins that linger on the finish.

About the Winery

Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi

Nestled in tranquil Santenay, in the heart of Burgundy, France, lies the esteemed Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi winery. It is the proud possessor of an enviable landscape with excellent exposure to sunlight, as well as a notable cultural history spanning several centuries. Bestowing its name on the property, Philippe le Hardi is acknowledged as the figurehead who propelled Burgundy to the pinnacle of wine distinction in the 14th century, and his legacy proudly continues in the form of this winery.

Continually prided as a leading representative of AOC Santenay wines, Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi preserves the traditional wine-making methods; those that have been kept alive over generations of Burgundian wine-growers. It also transcendently maintains its prestigious status of producing a myriad of diverse wines, renowned for their intensely rich flavours and breath-taking allure. The vineyard spreads over an impressive landscape of 39 hectares, asserting inclusion of several prestigious 1st Crus vineyards among its ranks.

Visitors can expect to be enchanted by the anecdotal history within the walls of the chateau, vibrant with tales of past glories and impressive perseverance. One can marvel at the diverse range of terroirs, boasting a tantalising array of wines wherein the pinot noir grape reaches it's peak of perfection. The château supports a passionate team who dedicate themselves entirely to crafting wines that evoke the very essence of Santenay.

Utilising green vine-growing techniques; the winery endorses an environmental ethos, adhering to respect for biodiversity and sustainable practices. This alignment with nature, ensuring the progression of generations of wine-makers, set the chateau apart.

In conclusion, Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi is a winery that successfully fuses its rich historical heritage with an ambitious determination to retain its environmental responsibilities. Together, these qualities render it a must-visit destination for wine connoisseurs and amateurs alike; truly, a spot where Burgundy's enchanting past meets its promising future.

http://www.chateau-de-santenay.com

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