Domaine Corcia - Mercurey Rouge "En Grillot" 2024

This Mercurey Rouge "En Grillot" is textural and charming.

The estate previously known as Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine, was taken over at the beginning of 2021 by the Corcia family. Alain Corcia is a successful négociant based in Savigny les Beaune, specialising in the marketing of great Burgundy wines for over 35 years. Raphael, the youngest son, is the key driver for the takeover of the domaine and is in charge of both the work in the vineyard and in the cellar. Raphael burst onto the scene in the 2021 vintage, showing his skills through reimagining the method of cultivation for these vines through biodynamics.

The 2023 Mercurey En Grillot is a contemplative, structured wine that combines elegance with a clear sense of form. Aromatically and on the palate, it offers red and black stone fruit, spice and a subtle roasted nut nuance. The tannins are very fine and polished yet abundant, giving the wine its shape. Medium- to full-bodied, it is lifted by bright, upright acidity that runs through its core. The finish is notably persistent, with flavour and salinity carrying long after the texture has settled. 92 points - Kenna Wells, Wine Advocate.