TERROIR & CLIMAT
Mercurey Les Caudroyes Blanc («caudroye» means in Old French «hazelnut») is the result of a very calcareous soil which flourishes sheltered from the sun, since exposed to the north, and enjoys a beautiful freshness despite the rising temperatures.
The deep soil contains large stones derived from marl and supports vines of an average age of 40 years, 50 ares of which were planted in 2013.
WINEMAKING
ON THE ESTATE
Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, the vines are harvested by hand. The grapes are pressed gently, very slowly and whole. Fermentation is 100% natural, using indigenous yeasts from our terroirs. The wine is aged in underground cellars for 12 months, without stirring. It is matured in French oak barrels, 25% of them new, from 4 complementary coopers. The wine is racked by gravity to preserve its quality.
AWARDS
The 2022 vintage received a score of 90/100 by DUSSERT GERBER 2025 Guide.
TASTING
NOTES
Une belle minéralité en bouche, soulignée d’accents salins, donne à l’ensemble vivacité et énergie. Sa finale, soutenue par des notes de poivre blanc, exprime une belle longueur.
A full, fleshy nose of white flowers such as acacia and elder flower, a framework of ripe lemons, surrounded by a heady note of encaustic which, combined with the comforting smell of farmhouse bread and raw cream, creates a slender, well-constructed whole.
The palate is more tractable than the nose suggests, fine and taut, with the freshness of the citrus fruit enveloping the powdery chalk and underlining the crunch of the lovage to develop the superb sapidity of this wine.
Rye bread with fromage frais, smoked herring, green coulis like a vinaigrette, julienne of green apple".
Tasting notes of our 2022 vintage by Quentin Loisel, Head Sommelier of a two-star restaurant in Paris.
To fully reveal the expression of a great wine, the choice of tasting glass is essential.. A superior quality glass will offer a large aeration surface, promoting the oxygenation of the wine, while its narrow neck will concentrate the aromas to allow optimal perception of olfactory nuances and aromatic complexity.
Moreover, Controlling the serving temperature is also crucial pour préserver l’intégrité du vin : idéalement autour de 13°C pour LES CAUDROYES Blanc.
Even the finest cuvées will lose some of their subtlety if these two essential factors - glass and temperature - are not carefully respected.
FOOD AND WINE
PAIRINGS
LES CAUDROYES Blanc is a subtle accompaniment to marbled ham or salmon sashimi. Matured goat's cheese and exotic fruit sorbet all of which are enhanced by the freshness of this wine.
AGING
Aging potential: our organic white wine LES CAUDROYES Blanc can be stored for 2 to 5 years.
BREAKAGE-PROOF
PACKAGING
The cardboard boxes used to pack our parcels are recyclable and designed to protect against shocks and breakage during transport.
For any question regarding deliveries, please
consult our FAQ section..
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: PFMIA229722B75C06C10
Weight: 1.5 Kg
Magnum: 1.5l
Reference: PFMIA229720MAGC03N10
Weight: 3 Kgs