Mercurey Bois Vilain
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, braised beef, mushroom risotto
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Nestled in the Côte Chalonnaise, the Mercurey appellation is historically renowned for producing some of the most structured and generous red wines in Burgundy. Maison Moillard crafts this cuvée from the Bois Vilain lieu-dit, where clay-limestone soils provide ideal drainage and minerality for Pinot Noir. Vinified according to traditional Burgundian methods with temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels to harmonize its structure. The profile exhibits classic Mercurey characteristics of ripe red currant, dark cherry, forest floor, and a hint of warm spice, supported by fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity.
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Founded in 1850 by Symphorien Moillard in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Maison Moillard is a historic Burgundy wine producer and négociant located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, France. Now part of Les Grands Chais de France, the house maintains a long tradition of crafting fine wines across the prestigious appellations of both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Guided by a philosophy that respects regional terroir and classic Burgundian winemaking techniques, the house carefully ages its wines in French oak barrels to reveal balance, depth, and purity of fruit. Moillard is particularly renowned for its structured, age-worthy Pinot Noir red wines and elegant, mineral-driven Chardonnay white wines.