The 2022 Domaine Theulot-Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts Blanc is a beautifully refined and mineral-driven Chardonnay from one of Mercurey’s most respected family estates in the Côte Chalonnaise. Produced from the limestone-rich Les Saumonts Premier Cru vineyard, the wine reflects the domaine’s traditional Burgundian philosophy, balancing concentration and texture with freshness, finesse and terroir transparency. The warm yet balanced 2022 vintage gives the wine impressive depth and generosity while preserving the vibrant mineral tension that defines top Premier Cru 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 impressive lift and aromatic 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 Les Saumonts terroir delivers additional breadth and mineral detail, resulting in a wine that combines generosity with remarkable balance and finesse.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Domaine Theulot-Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Les Saumonts Blanc is a superb Côte Chalonnaise Chardonnay — mineral, layered and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and elegance. Perfect with scallops, roast chicken, lobster, creamy risotto or refined seafood dishes. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2039+.
