Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022
£36.45
The wine
Deep garnet, with an intense nose of ripe raspberry and black cherry. Powerful on the palate, with red fruit flavours and soft tannins.
Les Puillets is a premier cru on a south-west facing slope in Mercurey, with vines averaging 35 years old. Mercurey is the largest and best-regarded red appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise, and its premiers crus are among the most sensibly priced in Burgundy. Cold soaked for seven days at 8 degrees before fermentation.
The producer
Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi
View all Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi winesDomaine du Château Philippe le Hardi is one of Burgundy largest single estates, centred on a historic château in the Côte Chalonnaise. Named for the medieval Duke Philip the Bold, who championed Pinot Noir, it farms an impressive spread from Mercurey to the grand crus of the Côte d'Or. Few domaines offer such range.
The estate farms sustainably across a mosaic of terroirs, vinifying each with care and well-judged oak. From everyday Bourgogne to grand cru, the wines share a house signature of balance, freshness, and polish. There is real quality at every level.
The range spans crisp Chalonnaise whites, characterful Mercurey reds, and a fine selection of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune crus. Each traces the character of its appellation with confidence.
To pour a Philippe le Hardi wine is to taste the breadth of Burgundy from a single, storied estate. Polished, balanced, and dependable, these are wines for every table.
