Powerful, drinkable old vine Pinot Noir from the heart of Burgundy

Château Philippe le Hardi is one of the most important properties in Burgundy with vineyards across the Cotes d'Or and Chalonnaise. The beautiful building is located in the village of Santenay and named after the nobleman who established Pinot Noir as the dominant red grape of Burgundy as we know it today. The château produces a wide variety of wines whose characteristics reflect the wide range of terroirs the region has to offer. The French government recently intervened to prevent the estate from falling into the hands of foreign investors, thereby preserving a significant slice of local heritage. Since then an overhaul of the winery and winemaking team has lifted quality to new heights.

Mercurey, situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, is developing a great reputation for powerful Pinot Noir. The old vines of around 50 years old are planted in Oxfordian limestone marl soils.

Tasting Note: Aromatic ripe deep supple juicy damson fruit, soft, fine-grained tannins and hints of spice on the long finish. Great purity and already drinking nicely.

Critics: 94/100 from Tim Atkin in Decanter

Pinot Noir

ABV13%