Definition: Mercurey AOC

Côte-Chalonnaise region in Burgundy. Production area located about fifteen kilometres north-west of Chalon-sur-Saône, more precisely within the municipalities of Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, in the Saône-et-Loire department. Classified as a communal AOC with premier crus in 1936. Area under production: nearly 650 hectares. The demarcation covers 847 hectares, 142 of which are classified as premier cru. White grape variety: Chardonnay; grey: Pinot Beurot; black: Pinot Noir. Vinified in very small quantities as white wine and mostly as red wine. The incorporation of a certain number of white vines, exclusively Chardonnay, into the vineyards is still permitted, provided that they do not exceed 15%. It can be kept for 5 years or more, depending on the premier cru and the vintage. Ideal serving temperature: between 10 and 11°C for white; between 14 and 16°C for red. Pair with: white wine with starters, shellfish, oysters and seafood, sweetbreads or brains; red wine with veal and carrots, fillet of beef or beef bourguignon.