Presentation
Located in Mercurey, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, Domaine Tupinier Bautista is an essential reference for the appellation. Its recent history is marked by the passionate trajectory of Emmanuel Bautista, who took over and transformed the estate in 1997. Of Spanish origin, Emmanuel Bautista arrived in Burgundy in the 1980s, with a deep desire to integrate into this exceptional terroir. Coming from a family where the love of wine was omnipresent, he quickly developed a fascination for Pinot Noir and Burgundian rigor. Learning alongside the elders, he acquired a know-how that he combined with a modern and innovative approach, bringing new dynamism to the estate. Today, the vineyard covers 11 hectares, cultivated with almost obsessive precision. The harvest is exclusively manual, with meticulous sorting of the berries from the moment they are picked. In the cellar, the work is done gently: vinifications are carried out by gravity, avoiding any aggressive pumping. Aging takes place in natural cellars dug into the rock, ensuring a slow and harmonious evolution of the wines. The Mercurey reds, aged in French oak barrels, reveal a beautiful density and aromatic power, blending black fruits, spices, and undergrowth notes. The palate is ample, with silky tannins and a persistent finish, offering wines designed for aging. The distinctive feature of the estate lies in Emmanuel Bautista's vision, who has managed to marry Burgundian heritage with his Mediterranean roots to create wines with a strong identity, where the precision of the terroir is combined with a generosity of texture and depth.
Location
This wine comes from a 0.5-hectare vineyard plot, fully south-facing.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and marl soils.
In the vineyard
The grapes are hand-sorted directly in the vineyard.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
100% destemmed. 20-day vatting with both cold and warm maceration, followed by devatting and pressing.
Ageing
Aged in 228L oak barrels for 13–14 months, with 35% new oak (one- and two-year-old barrels).
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 70000
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
14-15°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
From a benchmark terroir of the Côte Chalonnaise, this Mercurey Premier Cru “Le Clos du Roy” by Domaine Tupinier Bautista captivates from the first nose with its classic elegance. The deep ruby robe signals remarkable concentration. The bouquet unfolds with ripe red fruits—Burlat cherry, raspberry—enhanced by refined oak nuances, lightly toasted, evoking cocoa bean and vanilla. On the palate, balance reigns: dense yet silky texture, supported by fine-grained tannins and a mineral freshness that carries through a persistent finish. A characterful Pinot Noir, both structured and refined, made for cellaring or refined dining.
Visual appearance
Deep ruby red
At nose
Ripe red fruits, subtle oak, hints of cocoa and vanilla
On the palate
Silky, structured, fresh, and persistent
Food pairings
This Premier Cru red calls for cuisine that matches its complexity. It pairs beautifully with roast pigeon and chanterelle mushrooms, veal tenderloin in pastry crust, or a duck confit parmentier with crushed hazelnuts. For a refined vegetarian option, try a wild mushroom risotto or a lightly spiced vegetable tian. On the cheese side, opt for aged selections like truffled Brillat-Savarin or Soumaintrain. A true gastronomic wine equally at home with classic French fare or modern culinary creations.