Patriarche Mercurey 1er Cru (75cl, 13%)

A Premier Cru red wine from Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise, made entirely from Pinot Noir and bottled in a 75cl bottle at 13% ABV. It comes from Patriarche Père et Fils, a négociant house with over 240 years of winemaking tradition, and is aged in the house's historic Beaune cellars. The fruit is drawn from classified Premier Cru vineyards, including sites such as Clos L'Évêque, Les Voyens and Les Combins. The wine shows black cherry, ripe raspberry, spice and hints of undergrowth, with silky tannins and mineral freshness. The finish is clean and moderately long, carrying lingering minerality and a delicate echo of red fruit.