Jean-Pierre Charton Vieilles Vignes Mercurey 2006

The wine region of Mercurey is home to some of the best red wine values in Burgundy. If you haven’t mastered the complex AOC’s of Burgundy (and really, even among wine aficionados, there are not many who have), you probably have read enough to know that the Pinot Noirs from the Côte d’Or come at a premium and can be hit or miss. But venture further south to the Côte Chalonnais and you can find committed and talented producers making Pinot Noirs with plenty of fruit ripeness, elegance and terroir for under $30.

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March 2009

Rich nose of cherries and leather. Very mineral, with tart cherry flavors and raspberry notes. Nice toffee notes on the finish.

October 2009

an herbal-ness to the wine, aromas, of red fruit, rasberries and herbs, on the palate a little more darker, rustic woodsy, a tad funky in a delicious way, with subtle tannins on the finish

October 2009

Kind of a lush musky drink with well established fruit and a crisp citric bite. Very enjoyable to drink on its own.

October 2009

Strawberries, blueberries and other red fruits on the nose, crisp and bright and acidic in the mouth with unripe cherry flavors and a hint of oak.

October 2009

Medium bodied with dark cherry strawberry and blueberry flavors structured tannins and balanced acidity with very good length on the palate.

March 2009