Mercurey 1er Cru Château Philippe-le-Hardi 1990
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Mercurey 1er Cru Château Philippe-le-Hardi 1990
This 1990 Mercurey 1er Cru is an estate-bottled red wine produced by Château Philippe-le-Hardi. The estate, bearing the name of the historical Duke of Burgundy, is situated in Santenay, the southernmost village of the renowned 'golden slope'. The grapes for this wine are harvested from the château's seven hectares of Premier Cru classified vineyards in Mercurey. The 1990 harvest is widely recognized as a magnificent vintage that is rich and complex, earning a score of 96 points.
Mercurey is located in the northern part of the Côte Chalonnaise, nestled between Rully and Givry. It stands as the region's largest village appellation in both area and production, recognized as the most serious and highest-producing Pinot Noir appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise. The vines are cultivated on clay-limestone and marl soils, situated on slopes at altitudes between 230 and 350 meters. This area is a key part of the broader Burgundy region in eastern France, a landscape shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, Burgundy's fine-meshed system of climats and limestone soils yield highly sought-after wines.
The wine is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape deeply tied to the viticultural identity of Burgundy, though it is also typically grown in regions such as Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California. During production, the wine undergoes traditional barrel aging before being bottled directly at the estate. This dedication to the Premier Cru classification has earned the wine recognition, including a silver medal and stars.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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