FRANCE
Domaine Levert-Barrault Mercurey 1er Cru `Les Combins`
2013 Pinot Noir
Viticulture
| Vineyard: | South facing, located in the northern part of the appellation. |
| Soil Type: | White marn and clay. |
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| Irrigation: | No irrigation |
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Vinification:
This vineyard is located in the Mercurrey and Fontaine districts, in
the northern part of the Mercurey appelation and it has a southern
orientation.
Harvested relatively late in the season, the fruits were sorted
manually in the vineyard and in the cellar, de-stemmed then
macerated for six days before fermentation was started.
Fermented over 20 to 25 days with daily remontage and pigeage.
Aged for 18 months in French barrels, with 10% new barrels.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: | Deep ruby. |
| Nose: | Red berries with a hint of spice and tobacco. |
| Palate: | Juicy red fruits with Strawberry, raspberry and cherry, silky and well integrated tannins, great minerality, typical for Mercurey. |
| Other: | Will pair well with rich meaty dishes such as beef rib steak or lamb knuckles braised or cooked in a sauce. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): | 13 |
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| pH: | 3.35 |