Domaine Carole & Julien Derain, Mercurey Rouge, La Plante Chassey 2022 Verdichhio

Domaine Carole & Julien Derain, Mercurey Rouge, La Plante Chassey 2022 VerdichhioA luminous translucent ruby red, typical of naturally crafted Pinot Noir, with bright cherry reflections and gentle viscosity. The nose opens delicately but expands with air, offering, fresh red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry. Subtle earthy tones forest floor, dried leaves, and fresh mushroom. Light spice touches of white pepper, cinnamon bark, and soft clove. A slate like mineral note that is classic Mercurey Palate is silky and tensile,

textured and creamy Rosado with amazing structure thanks to six months of lees ageing

with only a hint of sweetness on the finish

It ends with a long

intense fruit on the nose lemon peal and candied orange

eucalyptus

dried cranberries and graphite

A gorgeous and exotic nose of floral perfume (frangipani

Balsamic brooding nose with hints of sour cherry

Plenty of peat smoke

Fantastic value pale

a suppleness of texture and fine well integrated tannins

and really maturing