Presentation
Located in Burgundy, Domaine De Cardon champions an artisanal approach and high standards in crafting its wines. The estate cultivates carefully selected plots on limestone-rich soils, ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Committed to sustainable viticulture, the domaine minimizes intervention to preserve the natural balance of the soil. Winemaking is conducted with precision, favoring gentle extractions and well-managed barrel ageing. The red wines are elegant and refined, revealing subtle aromas of cherry, raspberry, and forest floor. The whites offer beautiful minerality and pure, expressive aromatics. A domaine rooted in the tradition of Burgundy’s great wines.
Location
Plot located in Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, nestled in a broad south-facing basin at 260 meters altitude.
Terroir
Marl-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
The vineyard is managed sustainably, with minimal treatments and careful soil preservation. Key stages include canopy management, yield control, and manual harvesting to ensure optimal fruit quality.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Grapes are destemmed and undergo a three-week maceration. A temperature rise at the end of fermentation allows optimal extraction of color, tannins, and aromas.
Ageing
Aged exclusively in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The robe is garnet with luminous highlights. The nose is intense and complex, with notes of tobacco. On the palate, the attack is elegant and harmonious, supported by a fine tannic structure. With age, the wine develops forest floor nuances and spicy aromas of tobacco and cocoa bean.
Food pairings
This Mercurey red is a perfect match for hearty and flavorful dishes. It pairs beautifully with coq au vin, roasted duck, pan-seared pork loin, beef fillet in sauce, or a selection of aged cheeses.