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BURGUNDY NOUVELLES

DE BOISSET
WINTER 2020-2021

THE BEATING HEART OF ANTONIN RODET
Mercurey Héritage 2018

The Maison Antonin Rodet has been synonymous with Mercurey since 1875, when it was

founded by Antoine Rodet, known as Antonin. He was quick to realize the potential of the
Côte Chalonnaise and invested in the vineyards despite the ongoing phylloxera crisis.

At the time, Mercurey enjoyed an excellent the continuation of the Côte de Beaune and
reputation, if one can judge by the writing of mainly face southeast. 2018 HARVEST
Jules Chevrier, President of the Chalon-sur- The wines of Mercurey can be drunk young,
Saône history and archaeology society, in but will also improve with age. The reds are Quality and quantity:
his 1883 work "Chalon-sur-Saône pittoresque elegant, fruity and moreish, full-fleshed with An outstanding vintage!
et démoli". He described it as “The climat spicy aromas. Mercurey Héritage is a prime
which produces the best wine on the Côte example. Made from a blend of Mercurey village Harvesting took place from 27 August to 18 September. Localized
rain had an impact on ripeness, which was disparate from plot
Chalonnaise”. and Mercurey premier cru grapes, it combines to plot. The Pinot Noirs provided deep purple juice, promising
Mercurey is the second-biggest appellation the best of the appellation. a rich and powerful vintage.
in Burgundy after Chablis, with some 649 It is an elegant wine, its bold fruit underscored After a very mild winter, the vines’ growth cycle was affected
hectares of vine. The appellation is located by smooth tannins. Ageing in 25% new barrels by two contrasting periods. The sunny springtime meant the
vines were spared any frosts, although there were some
at the north of the Côte Chalonnaise and was brings subtle oaking which delicately envelopes episodes of hale. The summer was then very hot and dry,
created in 1923. the aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry. which led to ripening being slowed in some places. However,
The vineyards comprise 543.17 hectares of red The 2018 can be enjoyed in its first flush of the yield was exceptionally high and the condition of the fruit
and 105.83 of white*. They grow on hillsides youth or can be kept for another three years. was impeccable, offering all the potential to make wines of
great finesse.
with more varying orientations than the other
nearby appellations, which are located on * Source: BIVB 2021

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