PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Mercurey is the largest appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, south of the Côte d’Or, and its identity is red: Pinot Noir covers about 85% of its vineyards. White Mercurey is a rarity, which makes it an insider’s wine, and Domaine Chanson’s version is one of the appellation’s most compelling. The domaine, founded in Beaune in 1750 and one of only six producers in Burgundy still operating from the 18th century, farms a 3.7-hectare holding of Chardonnay on the east-facing Ormeaux plot, mid-slope, on marl and limestone, the soils that give Côte d’Or whites their tension and minerality.
The wine is 100% Chardonnay. The grapes are carefully selected and fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature for 15 to 20 days, and the wine is aged for 18 months, a long élevage for an appellation wine, before bottling. The domaine’s tasting note: “Pale gold color. Floral fragrances with aromas of citrus zest and yellow-fleshed fruit mixed with lightly toasted notes. Well-balanced and complex. Dense, tight texture. Well-constructed oak. Long, fresh finish.”
The domaine lists scores of 92 points from both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, and the wine won a Double Gold at the Sakura Wine Awards. A retailer sums up the style as “classic Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay: precise, refreshing, and built for the table.” For context, the appellation’s other white wines include Domaine Faiveley’s Mercurey Blanc and Château de Chamirey’s, which are riper and rounder, with peach, apricot, and honeycomb, while Chanson’s is more citrus-driven and tightly textured.
It’s a polished, mineral white Burgundy at a price well below Côte de Beaune villages like Meursault and Puligny, with a toasty edge and the freshness to pair with seafood, poultry, and regional cheeses. Serve it lightly chilled, at about 10-12°C, with roast chicken, veal, scallops, pan-fried fish, and washed-rind cheeses such as Époisses, Langres, and Cîteaux.
Chanson Père & Fils 2022 Mercurey Blanc is produced by Domaine Chanson in Beaune, Burgundy, France (founded 1750), from 100% Chardonnay grown on a 3.7-hectare plot (Ormeaux; east-facing, mid-slope, marl and limestone) in the Mercurey appellation, Côte Chalonnaise. Careful grape selection, low-temperature stainless steel fermentation for 15-20 days, aged 18 months. 750ml.
James Suckling — 92 Points (as listed by the domaine; review text not available)
Wine Enthusiast — 92 Points (as listed by the domaine; review text not available)
Double Gold — Sakura Wine Awards
Domaine Chanson (tasting note):
“Pale gold color. Floral fragrances with aromas of citrus zest and yellow-fleshed fruit mixed with lightly toasted notes. Well-balanced and complex. Dense, tight texture. Well-constructed oak. Long, fresh finish.”
Nose
Pale gold. Floral fragrances, citrus zest, and yellow-fleshed fruit, with lightly toasted oak.
Palate
Well balanced and complex, with a dense, tight texture, well-integrated oak, and citrus and yellow fruit.
Finish
Long and fresh, with a toasty, mineral edge.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Mercurey AOC, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France |
| Variety | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Producer | Domaine Chanson (Beaune, founded 1750) |
| Vineyard | Ormeaux — 3.7 ha; east-facing, mid-slope; marl and limestone |
| Winemaking | Low-temperature stainless steel fermentation (15–20 days); aged 18 months |
| Critics | James Suckling 92 · Wine Enthusiast 92 (as listed by the domaine) |
| Awards | Double Gold, Sakura Wine Awards |
| Serving Temperature | 10–12°C |
| Style / Identity | A precise, mineral, lightly toasty Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay, a rarity in red-wine Mercurey |
| Aromas & Flavors | Citrus zest, yellow-fleshed fruit, white flowers, light toast |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Serve lightly chilled, at about 10-12°C.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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