{"product_id":"philippe-le-hardi-mercurey-1er-cru-les-puillets","title":"Philippe le Hardi, Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Puillets'","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e13.5\u003c\/span\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022 – Philippe le Hardi \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/burgundy\" title=\"Burgundy Wine Collection\"\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"Pinot Noir Wine Collection\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Mercurey 1er Cru Pinot Noir from Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the elegance of Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022, a standout Burgundy Pinot Noir crafted by Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi. Sourced from one of Mercurey’s finest Premier Cru vineyards, this wine captures the essence of the Côte Chalonnaise with precision, depth, and finesse.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 vintage is particularly noteworthy, shaped by challenging weather conditions that ultimately produced grapes of exceptional concentration, freshness, and balance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Overview \u0026amp; Key Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Region: Burgundy, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/french-wines\" title=\"French Wine Collection\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise) \u003cbr\u003e• Producer: Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi \u003cbr\u003e• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir \u003cbr\u003e• Vintage: 2022 \u003cbr\u003e• ABV: ~13.5% \u003cbr\u003e• Oak Ageing: 18 months (30% new French oak) \u003cbr\u003e• Vineyard: Southwest-facing Premier Cru “Les Puillets” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes – Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Premier Cru Burgundy displays a deep garnet colour with an expressive aromatic profile.\u003cbr\u003eNose: Ripe raspberry, black cherry, and wild strawberry layered with subtle spice, cedar, and a hint of earthiness. \u003cbr\u003ePalate: A beautifully structured Pinot Noir offering red and dark fruit flavours, soft spice, and a touch of oak. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity provide balance and finesse. \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Long, elegant, and refined with lingering notes of cherry, spice, and mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Critic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 91 Points – Wilfred Wong (Wine.com):\u003cbr\u003e“Soft-spoken and delicious… savoury spices, wild strawberries, and a lasting finish.” \u003cbr\u003e• 91 Points – Decanter (Decanter World Wine Awards):\u003cbr\u003eNoted for its juicy cherry fruit, spice, and energetic finish. \u003cbr\u003eThese scores confirm its status as one of the best-value Premier Cru Burgundy wines available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe “Les Puillets” vineyard is one of Mercurey’s most highly regarded Premier Cru sites, located on sun-exposed slopes with clay-limestone soils, ideal for producing structured and expressive Pinot Noir. \u003cbr\u003eWinemaking combines tradition with precision:\u003cbr\u003e• 7-day cold soak for colour and flavour extraction \u003cbr\u003e• Temperature-controlled fermentation (12–14 days) \u003cbr\u003e• Punch-downs and délestage for fine tannins \u003cbr\u003e• 18 months ageing in French oak barrels \u003cbr\u003eThis careful approach results in a wine with both immediate appeal and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair this Mercurey 1er Cru with:\u003cbr\u003e• Roast lamb or duck breast \u003cbr\u003e• Game dishes and venison \u003cbr\u003e• Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta \u003cbr\u003e• Mature cheeses \u003cbr\u003eIts balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin makes it exceptionally versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Premier Cru Burgundy at excellent value \u003cbr\u003e• 90+ point rated vintage \u003cbr\u003e• Sustainable vineyard practices (Terra Vitis certified) \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for drinking now or cellaring (5–10 years potential) \u003cbr\u003eThis wine is perfect for collectors, Burgundy enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a refined Pinot Noir with pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/french-wines?pf_t_region=Burgundy\u0026amp;pf_t_type=Red+Wine\" title=\"Burgundian Red Wines\"\u003eBurgundian Red Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/french-wines\" title=\"French Wine Collection\"\u003eFrench Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/pinot-noir?sort=price-ascending\" title=\"Pinot Noir Wine Collection\"\u003ePinot Noir wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQ. Is Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022 ready to drink?\u003cbr\u003eA. Yes, it is approachable now with decanting, but it will improve over the next 5–10 years.\u003cbr\u003eQ. What makes Mercurey Premier Cru special?\u003cbr\u003eA. Premier Cru vineyards like Les Puillets offer superior terroir, producing wines with greater complexity, structure, and ageing potential than village-level wines.\u003cbr\u003eQ. How should I serve this wine?\u003cbr\u003eA. Serve at 16–18°C. Decant for 30–60 minutes to enhance aromatics and texture.\u003cbr\u003eQ. What does Mercurey wine taste like?\u003cbr\u003eA. Expect vibrant red fruit (cherry, raspberry), subtle spice, earthy undertones, and silky tannins, classic Burgundy Pinot Noir character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022 Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience the finesse of Burgundy with this exceptional Premier Cru Pinot Noir. Whether for a special occasion or cellar investment, Philippe le Hardi Mercurey 1er Cru Les Puillets 2022 delivers outstanding quality and value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"75cl \/ Tax Included","offer_id":51627400954199,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x75cl Case \/ Tax Included","offer_id":51627400986967,"sku":null,"price":221.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/Philippe-le-Hardi-Mercurey-1er-Cru-Les-Puillets-2022.jpg?v=1757957665","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/philippe-le-hardi-mercurey-1er-cru-les-puillets","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}