Mercurey AOC
Mercurey AOC is the Côte Chalonnaise’s largest village appellation, known mainly for structured red Pinot Noir.
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Overview
A complex amphitheater of hills, valleys, and exposures around Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu produces substantial reds and smaller amounts of Chardonnay.
Geography & Climate
Vineyards occupy varied slopes around two communes northwest of Chalon-sur-Saône.
Soils
Jurassic limestone, marl, clay, and iron-rich soils vary across faults and slopes.
Wine Styles
Red Pinot Noir dominates; white Chardonnay is less common but fresh and rounded.