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2022 Domaine Derain, Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey', Cote Chalonnaise, France
$54.00
Dominique Derain started his career making wine barrels before studying winemaking in Beaune.
In 1988 he and his wife purchased 5.5 hectares of vineyards in Saint-Aubin just south of Beaune and began tending the vines biodynamically. The vines are located around the hill of Montrachet and in the combe de Saint-Aubin. Manure, silica and other plant-based preparations are used. The Saint-Aubin appellation is one of the hidden secrets of Burgundy because the vineyards border those of the premier crus of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The wines are certified biodynamic by Ecocert and have been certified since 1989.
Julien Altaber, (Dominique Derain‘s faithful right-hand man since 2002) and Carole Schwab of Domaine Sextant took over the “fermage” (rental) of the plots for him. Dominique is still intimately involved in the cellar and vineyard when he isn’t traveling abroad working on collaborative cuvées. Wines typically see stainless, concrete or fiberglass tanks before racking and aging in old oak. All wines have only one racking before bottling.
–Fifi Selects
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Mercurey
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Domaine Derain
- Farming Practices Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Gamey Meats
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Wild Side, Dressed to Impress, Red Fruit
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