The 2022 Domaine de Villaine Mercurey Les Montots Rouge is a characterful Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise, combining fragrant fruit with the firm structure for which this vineyard is known. Les Montots occupies a relatively steep, south-facing slope, planted with Pinot Noir selections originating from Nuits-Saint-Georges, chosen for their aromatic qualities and moderate yields. This is a village-level Mercurey with a distinct vineyard identity and a serious approach to ageing. The domaine describes the 2022 as concentrated in red fruit, with powerful tannins rounded by discreet oak, creating a palate that remains supple, juicy and mouthwatering.
Expect raspberry, cranberry and cherry, accompanied by floral notes, subtle smoke and emerging woodland complexity. Neal Martin awarded the wine 90 Points for Vinous, describing fragrant, chalk-inflected red fruit and a crisp, medium-bodied palate. Allen Meadows also awarded it 90 Points and an Outstanding designation in Burghound, highlighting floral aromatics, ripe dark berries and the tension beneath its textured palate. Together, these assessments capture its balance of perfume, fruit and underlying grip. The 2022 has plenty to offer lovers of savoury Burgundy, while further bottle age should help its tannins, fruit and oak become more closely integrated.
