Presentation
The Domaine Charton, located in Burgundy, has been cultivating vines in Mercurey since 1941. Deeply attached to the notion of terroir, it produces wines with unique characteristics, reflecting the typicality of their "Climats". The love of the vine and the wine is passed down from father to son within the family. Grandson of the founder, Vincent is now at the head of the family estate, supported and advised by his father Jean-Pierre. The estate operates 11.50 hectares of vineyards located on excellent terroirs of the Mercurey appellation, in the Côte Chalonnaise.
Location
0.88-hectare plot.
Terroir
Marly soils with low limestone content and hard chert limestone.
In the vineyard
Attentive vineyard care with tailored treatments and consistent soil maintenance.
Harvest
Manual harvest with selective sorting.
Winemaking
25 days of maceration.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 15% of which are new.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 5 000
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
Serve slightly cool, between 14 and 16°C.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
"Derrière Sazenay" calls for more structured dishes: roast veal chop, guinea fowl stuffed with mushrooms, or a lamb tagine with prunes will bring out its complexity. It also pairs well with sautéed autumn vegetables, homemade lasagna, or aged tomme-style cheese. Serve slightly chilled to enhance its finesse.
Food pairings
"Derrière Sazenay" appelle des mets un peu plus structurés : côte de veau rôtie, pintade farcie aux champignons, ou tajine d’agneau aux pruneaux seront parfaits pour souligner sa complexité. Il se prête aussi à une poêlée de légumes d’automne, une lasagne maison ou un fromage de type tomme affinée. À servir légèrement rafraîchi pour sublimer sa finesse.