{"product_id":"2024-domaine-a-et-p-de-villaine-mercurey-burgundy-france","title":"2024 Domaine A. et P. de Villaine Mercurey, Burgundy, France","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Les Montots” comes from a fairly steep, south-facing lieu-dit in Mercurey, one of the Côte Chalonnaise’s most important villages for Pinot Noir. The vineyard is planted with a selection of Pinot Noir originating in Nuits-Saint-Georges, chosen by the domaine for its aromatic qualities and naturally moderate yields. The favorable exposure encourages full ripening, producing a Mercurey of notable depth, structure, and dark ruby color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage is particularly compelling. Following an exceptionally wet and demanding growing season, the domaine describes its 2024 reds as aromatic and generous yet direct and finely structured, with delicate tannins and an emphasis on finesse. Les Montots shows the more serious side of the vintage, combining rich fruit and ample substance with freshness and mineral tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification includes 60% whole clusters, adding structure, aromatic complexity, and a subtle savory dimension to the Pinot Noir. The wine is matured in barrel, and in its youth the élevage and whole-cluster character remain perceptible, suggesting that additional bottle age will bring greater integration and complexity. The tannins are notably firm and high quality, while a bright thread of acidity tightens the generous fruit and carries the finish toward a distinctly mineral expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile approachable after some time in bottle, Les Montots is built to develop. The domaine suggests waiting three to five years for the 2024 to settle into its stride, while the vineyard itself has demonstrated the ability to evolve for considerably longer. Pair it with roast beef, lamb, duck, venison, other game dishes, or earthy preparations featuring mushrooms and root vegetables. Firm and aged cheeses are also excellent partners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine de Villaine is based in Bouzeron, at the northern end of Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise. Aubert and Pamela de Villaine settled there in 1973, becoming passionate advocates for the distinctive terroirs of this quieter part of Burgundy. The domaine is particularly celebrated for its work with Aligoté Doré in Bouzeron, but its holdings extend into neighboring appellations including Rully and Mercurey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the estate is directed by Pierre de Benoist and remains firmly focused on wines that communicate vineyard and vintage rather than cellar technique. Its vineyards occupy predominantly hillside sites, where limestone-rich soils, carefully controlled yields, and favorable exposures encourage healthy ripening while preserving freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe domaine’s approach is rooted in meticulous farming and restrained winemaking, allowing the character of each site to remain clearly defined. Across its range, the wines favor purity, energy, and terroir expression over excessive extraction or oak. Mercurey “Les Montots” represents one of the more structured expressions of this philosophy: a Pinot Noir with the depth and tannic architecture associated with Mercurey, balanced by the precision, freshness, and understated elegance that distinguish Domaine de Villaine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53373646799137,"sku":"210000022376","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2024-domaine-a-et-p-de-villaine-mercurey-burgundy-france","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}