Philippe le Hardi Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022 cavallotto Attractive violet red colour

Attractive violet red colour

A classic side of Caol Ila (Peat but not too peaty

sweetness and suppleness

A pour worth every bit of its 10 years in oak

unsurprisingly giving the spicy notes (sandalwood

Philippe le Hardi Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022 cavallotto Attractive violet red colourA beautifully crafted expression of Cte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir, drawn from one of Mercureys most historic and well exposed premier cru sites. The warm and generous 2022 vintage brings a seductive purity of fruit: ripe cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry ripple from the glass, supported by subtle floral notes and a whisper of sweet spice. The chteaus gentle extraction and carefully judged oak (around one third new) give the wine its trademark