The 1er Cru Les Vasées is one of the finest terroirs of Mercurey, in Burgundy. It comes from our parcel of 1.7 hectares with south-east exposure. It takes its name from the curved shape of the soil, the result of water erosion. The soil is marly, deep, not very chalky and full of small pebbles about 5 cm in diameter.
The vines are around forty years old, 100% Pinot Noir, and reach maturity early, which is typical of the area.
This produces wines that are generally powerful and a little later in their development.
A 100% Pinot Noir grape variety, the grapes are handpicked and vinification is carried out with 40% whole clusters.
The maceration lasts between 13 and 14 days, during which 4 to 6 manual punch-downs and some pump-overs are performed.
The 100% natural fermentation occurs using indigenous yeasts from our terroirs. The aging, which takes place in underground cellars, lasts between 12 and 13 months. It is conducted in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new, sourced from 4 complementary coopers.
The 2020 vintage received a score of 93/100 and the 2021 vintage the score of 92/100 from the magazine Revue des Vins de France.
The 2022 vintage received a score of 92/100 by DUSSERT GERBER 2025 Guide.
To fully reveal the expression of a great wine, the choice of tasting glass is essential.A top-quality glass will offer a large surface area for aeration, helping to oxygenate the wine, while its narrower neck will concentrate the aromas for optimum perception of the olfactory nuances and aromatic complexity.
Moreover, Controlling the serving temperature is also crucial to preserving the integrity of the wine: ideally around 15°C for our 1er Cru LES VASÉES.
Even the finest cuvées will lose some of their subtlety if these two essential factors - glass and temperature - are not carefully respected.
The 1er cru LES VASÉES will pair well with eggs in meurette or veal sweetbreads. And to avoid choosing between cheese and dessert, it perfectly complements a truffle Brie de Meaux and a Tarte Tatin.
Aging potential: our 1er Cru LES VASÉES can be stored for 5 to 10 years.
The cardboard boxes used to pack our parcels are recyclable and designed to protect against shocks and breakage during transport.
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Our packaging (bottle, label, cardboard) has been designed to be eco-responsible. The label is made from recyclable FSC-certified paper, treated with non-polluting inks (no metal or gilding). The cork stopper comes from a sustainable and the aluminium cap is recyclable.
Bottle: 75 cl
Reference: PFMIA494721B75C06C10
Weight: 1.5 Kg
Magnum: 1.5 l
Reference: PFMIA494720MAGC03N10
Weight: 3 Kg
