Mercurey Rouge La Plante Chassey 2021 Domaine Derain

A red wine from Domaine Derain, from a parcel in Mercurey in the Cote Chalonnaise. The grapes are harvested by hand, fermented in wooden vats and aged in barrique for 18 months, with no fining or filtration. The vineyard has a south-east exposure and includes the old Burgundian variety Pinot Beurot. In the glass it is ruby red, with cherry and raspberry fruit, a balsamic and vegetal edge and a woody note. The palate is natural and harmonious, closing long and elegant. It suits chicken or rabbit dishes and earthy pasta dishes.