Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts is a red produced by Domaine du Meix-Foulot in Mercurey Premier Cru, Côte Chalonnaise, France. Made from Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Mercurey Premier Cru
Region: Côte Chalonnaise
Country: France
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Domaine du Meix-Foulot is one of Mercurey's long-established estates, and Les Saumonts is a premier cru on the slope east of the village. The Côte Chalonnaise is the Burgundy that gets overlooked, which is exactly why it remains worth buying: this is honest, firm-boned Pinot Noir with red cherry and cranberry fruit, a wild-strawberry sweetness, and an earthy, stony undertow. Tannins have some grip and the acidity is bright, so it is more structured than charming when young. Several years in bottle bring the undergrowth character that makes it read as proper Burgundy.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
More wines
From Domaine du Meix-Foulot
- Les Saumonts — Domaine du Meix-Foulot, Mercurey Premier Cru
More red wines from Côte Chalonnaise
- Givry 1er Cru Clos de la Servoisine — Domaine Joblot, Givry Premier Cru
- Givry 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux — Domaine Joblot, Givry Premier Cru
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts from?
Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts is produced by Domaine du Meix-Foulot in Mercurey Premier Cru, Côte Chalonnaise, France.
What grapes are in Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts?
Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts is made from Pinot Noir.