Mercurey, En Sazenay, 1er Cru, 2024

A terrific, aromatic and fine-boned Mercurey, given just 10% new oak. Lucid and perfumed, with spiced, sweet, red berry fruit, and remarkably well-managed tannins for the appellation. Impressive finesse. From a 1.81ha parcel situated at the top of a steep, east-facing slope, with a high limestone content for Mercurey. De-stalked and aged in oak barrels for 12 months followed by 6 months in tank.