2022 Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Barraults Bordeaux Red Blends stony texture

stony texture

but with softer tannins and a distinctive freshness

2016 base vintage with 26% reserve wines going back to 2006

adjacent to premier cru Les Malpoiriers

dark fruit and baking spice

2022 Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Barraults Bordeaux Red Blends stony textureProducer: Domaine Michel Juillot Region: Mercurey, Cote Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Year: 2022 Winemaker Notes: "From 20 , 35 , and 43 year old vines planted on clay limestone soils covered with hard marble pebbles. The grapes are 100% destemmed prior to fermentation, followed by aging for 18 months in oak barrels (30% new oak). Succulent and mouth coating, with medium bodied flavors that are intensely mineral driven, all