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
Marls with little limestone and hard limestone with flints.
Harvest
Hand picking, selective sorting.
Winemaking
100% destemming-crushing. Pumping over and punching down 23 days of maceration.
Ageing
100% oak barrels for 10 months with 25 to 30% new barrels.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This Mercurey Premier Cru “Le Clos du Roy” reveals a characterful Pinot Noir, with elegant expression deeply rooted in its terroir. The intense ruby color hints at structure and depth. The nose opens with a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits—morello cherry, wild strawberry—enhanced by underbrush, soft spices, and a hint of smokiness from barrel ageing. On the palate, the attack is direct, the texture dense yet silky, supported by fine tannins and vibrant freshness. The finish is long, harmonious, and leaves an impression of purity and depth.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with flavourful yet refined dishes. Try it with herb-crusted slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or roast duck with figs. For a more traditional option, it’s perfect with roast chicken and wild mushrooms or a duck confit shepherd’s pie. For a vegetarian pairing, consider a warm caponata or roasted root vegetable gratin to bring out its finesse and complexity.