The 2022 Domaine Theulot-Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Les Champs Martins Blanc is a beautifully poised and mineral-driven Chardonnay from one of Mercurey’s most respected family estates in the Côte Chalonnaise. Produced from the limestone-rich Les Champs Martins Premier Cru vineyard, the wine reflects the domaine’s traditional Burgundian philosophy, balancing concentration and textural depth with freshness, finesse and terroir transparency. The warm yet balanced 2022 vintage brings impressive richness and aromatic generosity while preserving the energetic mineral character that defines top Mercurey Blanc. The nose reveals preserved lemon, ripe pear and white peach layered alongside white flowers, wet stone and subtle toasted hazelnut notes, giving the wine remarkable lift and complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus peel, orchard fruit and delicate lees complexity are balanced by saline freshness and chalky tension, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent precision and ageing potential. Careful élevage in French oak barrels contributes subtle richness and structural depth while preserving the wine’s crystalline purity and energetic character. The Premier Cru terroir of Les Champs Martins delivers additional breadth and mineral detail, resulting in a wine that combines generosity with refined structure and finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Domaine Theulot-Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Les Champs Martins Blanc is a superb Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay — mineral, layered and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and balance. Perfect with scallops, roast chicken, lobster, creamy risotto or refined seafood dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2039+.
