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Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Ruelles Monopole
2021
$75.25
Since 1934 this Château has produced its own bottles and the Devillard family is in its 5th generation of wine growers passionate about grapes and wine. Located in Mercurey in the greater Burgundy region, the 37 hectare vineyard benefits from all the typical attributes of the region, which the Devillards combine with rigorous vinification, always waiting for the maximum maturity of the fruits before starting their work.
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Le Clos des Ruelles is a monopoly plot of 2.5 hectares with older vines planted in 1954, and the others planted in the 1980s.
The grapes are harvested by hand, manually sorted and partially or 100% destemmed. Post-fermentation maceration helps us soften the tannins. During devatting, free-run and press wine are carefully separated and aged separately. The wine is aged for 15 months in 100% oak barrels, 25% of which are in new barrels.
Beautiful intense ruby garnet color. The nose is discreet, with light aromas of black fruits. On the palate, the wine is structured and relaxed, with firm and powerful tannins. Pairings with rabbit, game and Reblochon or Munster.
Reduction and wood dominate. The rich, round and moderately generous flavors possess excellent intensity along with a succulent mid-palate that concludes in a powerful and serious finish where the bright acidity is borderline drying. There is some gas present which exacerbates the suggestion of dryness so my projected range should be viewed a provisory.
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