Bautista - Mercurey - Cuvée Marie-Christine - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

Elevated by luxurious aging and the maturity of the Chardonnay, the 2022 white Bautista Mercurey Marie-Christine generously unfolds with scents of flowers and vanilla. This profile is expected to integrate seamlessly, complementing a fine, delicately carved, and well-rounded structure that remains digestible. Logic suggests that patience would be rewarded, making it ideal for tasting next summer or even later. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged in oak barrels for 10 months, including 20% new barrels, for one and two wines.

Color:

Bright light yellow.

Nose:

Abundant floral aromas underscored by vanilla notes.

Palate:

This delicate, chiselled wine, with its sparkling fruity flavours, will come into its own in a year's time, when it will offer sapidity and generosity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish terrine, scallops.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A revelation from the Côte Chalonnaise, Domaine Tupinier-Bautista excels with a quiet distinction, recognized by its entry into the RVF guide. With 11 hectares in Mercurey, Manu Bautista crafts deep wines of rare balance, featuring fruit of great concentration and purity. This winemaker stands out for his precise decisions on ripeness and aging, delivering the full expression of his village and premier cru terroirs.