Domaine Raquillet - Mercurey - Les Carabys - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

Deep, full-bodied, and beautifully ripe, the 2022 red Mercurey Les Carabys boasts an intensity of color and flavor that is quite remarkable. The nose is immediately filled with notes of black fruits, particularly cherry, complemented by integrated yet pronounced oak. On the palate, this pinot from low yields reveals all the power one would expect from a wine from the Côte de Nuits! The texture is phenomenal, concentrated, and profound, while remaining extremely fresh and juicy. This wine is destined for a long aging potential. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, totally de-stemmed, cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in vats and malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Aged in oak barrels, 20% new, for 12 months.

Color:

Bright, intense red with vermilion highlights.

Nose:

Very mature, marked by notes of black fruit and black cherry, underlined by well-integrated oak.

Palate:

Powerful and concentrated, with dazzling fruit, this cuvée unfurls a juice of great depth, fresh and fleshy.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Red tuna carpaccio, rabbit gibelotte, veal or chicken tagine.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A key figure in Mercurey, François Raquillet boasts an enviable vineyard heritage, complete mastery of his wines, and well-deserved recognition from critics.

Awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, this exemplary estate stands the test of time with unwavering consistency and offers a range of wines as robust in white as in red.

Pragmatic and efficient, François Raquillet produces precise wines with beautiful volume, exemplifying quality and aging potential. True gems of the vineyard, not to be missed.