Presentation
Located in Burgundy, Domaine De Cardon champions an artisanal approach and a high standard of excellence in crafting its wines. The estate cultivates carefully selected plots on limestone-rich terroirs, 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 remarkable aromatic purity. A domaine firmly rooted in the tradition of Burgundy’s great wines.
Location
This wine comes from the “Roc Blanc” plot located in Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, at 250 meters altitude.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and marl soils.
In the vineyard
The vines are cultivated sustainably with minimal intervention. Soil work is adapted to seasonal needs, and yields are carefully managed through pruning and canopy control. The grapes for this cuvée are harvested manually to ensure optimal selection and ripeness.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
After a slow pneumatic pressing, the must undergoes a 24-hour settling in tank. Fermentation takes place entirely in barrels to enhance texture and aromatic complexity.
Ageing
Aged for 10 months in a combination of oak and acacia barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 20 à 60 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature 12 to 14°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Its pale yellow robe with ochre highlights precedes a rich bouquet of buttery notes, toasted bread, and hazelnut. On the palate, the wine is elegant and rounded, with flavors of cinnamon, hawthorn, and acacia unfolding in a smooth, harmonious finish.
Food pairings
Enjoyed young, this Mercurey white pairs beautifully with creamy dishes. As it evolves, it becomes a refined match for shellfish such as lobster or langoustine with sorrel mayonnaise, or simply with a fish terrine. It also complements powerful cheeses or a fresh fruit salad.