Domaine François Raquillet - Mercurey - 1er cru Les Naugues rouge

Keywords : Power / Concentration / Depth

The wine : This 1er Cru Les Naugues from the Raquillet family is a magnificent Pinot Noir structured and built for aging. On the palate, a generous texture is offered to the taster, accompanied by an intense fruitiness evolving towards black cherry and blackberry. A beautiful tannic structure is also present, and subtle notes of toasted bread and vanilla are brought by barrel aging, contributing to the great complexity of this outstanding wine from the Côte Chalonnaise. A delight to enjoy at the table with white and red meats!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir

AOC : Mercurey 1^er Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be cellared until 2037

Serving temperature : 14-16°C

The estate : From a lineage of 11 generations of winegrowers, François Raquillet began working the vines with his father in 1984 and took over the estate in 1990 with his wife Emmanuelle. From then on, he made significant changes to the working philosophy by reducing yields and introducing the use of top-quality barrels. The estate now manages 14 hectares of vines (75% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay) within the Mercurey AOC in Côte Chalonnaise and offers a diverse range of high-level white and red wines. Since 2018, their daughter Jeanne has joined them on the estate, ensuring the family continuity of the business. Praised by both enthusiasts and the specialized press, here is a brilliant Burgundian estate you absolutely must know!