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
Enclosed parcel located on the upper slopes of Mercurey, facing east, benefiting from optimal morning sun exposure.
Terroir
Deep, well-drained clay-limestone soils dominated by marl, ideal for expressing the mineral character of Chardonnay.
In the vineyard
Precision viticulture with mechanical soil work and manual harvesting with sorting in the vineyard. Sustainable farming practices, with horse plowing and no herbicides.
Harvest
Manual harvest with strict sorting in the parcel.
Winemaking
Gentle whole-cluster pressing; fermentation in oak barrels using indigenous yeasts.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 25–30% of which are new, with moderate bâtonnage.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Serving
Serving temperature: 12 to 14°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The Hermine Cuvée from Clos Marcilly stands out for its aromatic purity and crystalline balance. Pale gold with silver highlights, it opens with precise aromas of lemon zest, white flowers, fresh hazelnut, and wet stone. On the palate, the attack is linear and vibrant, full of energy. The wine then unfolds with amplitude, carried by a silky texture and vibrant minerality. The finish is long, slightly salty and zesty, marking a great terroir-driven Chardonnay that is both elegant, distinctive, and deep.
Food pairings
This elegant, focused cuvée pairs perfectly with refined dishes based on seafood or fine poultry. Try it with sea bass carpaccio, seared scallops in lemon butter, or Bresse chicken with a supreme sauce. It also matches beautifully with delicate vegetarian dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke cream, fennel risotto, or leek tart. For cheese, go for aged goat cheese or young Comté.