Presentation
Located in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, the Domaine Héritiers Saint-Genys stands out for its artisanal approach and pursuit of precision in winemaking. Passionate owner Patrice du Jeu emphasizes gentle, non-interventionist oenology to fully express the identity of each terroir.
The estate cultivates vines across the Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, and Beaujolais regions, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vineyard practices include low yields, manual harvesting, and fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by oak barrel ageing for 12 to 18 months. The wines exhibit elegant structure and impressive depth from finely chiselled whites to silky reds with supple tannins. A refined signature of Burgundy craftsmanship.
Location
Walled vineyard (clos) facing east/southeast on the upper slopes of Mercurey; deep, well-drained clay-limestone soils.
Terroir
Limestone marl and red clay soils, providing structure, complexity, and excellent ageing potential.
In the vineyard
Sustainable viticulture with regular soil tilling.
Harvest
Manual harvest with careful sorting in the vineyard.
Winemaking
100% destemmed, long fermentation in vat with gentle punch-downs (pigeage).
Ageing
Aged for 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which are new.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 16 to 18°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
The Clovis Cuvée, from the estate's monopole Clos Marcilly, delivers a powerful and refined expression of Mercurey's Pinot Noir. Deep garnet with violet highlights, the wine opens with concentrated aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and morello cherry, enhanced by hints of licorice, graphite, and well-integrated fine oak. The palate impresses with its density, velvety texture, and elegant tannins. The finish is long, spicy, and persistent, hinting at remarkable ageing potential. A Premier Cru of character, built to last, combining complexity, intensity, and precision.
Food pairings
This Mercurey Premier Cru red is an ideal partner for flavorful meats and richly prepared dishes. It pairs beautifully with herb-crusted rack of lamb, rabbit stew, or beef tenderloin with morel sauce. It also complements more refined dishes such as stuffed pigeon, game pie, or black truffle risotto. For cheese, choose aged Comté or a well-matured farmhouse Saint-Nectaire. A gastronomic wine, perfect for special occasions.