2022 Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Les Puillets, Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi

• Style: Medium-bodied, silky, food-friendly
• Taste: Ripe raspberry, black cherry, soft spice, refined tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, game & venison, mushrooms & truffle, stews & braises
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, now or age 5–10 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep garnet hue with aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry layered with soft spice. The palate fills the mouth with red fruit while refined tannins thread through without demanding attention. Structured enough to age, yet welcoming enough to open now alongside dinner. At 13.5% alcohol with crisp acidity, this is a wine that rewards patient, careful drinking—the kind of bottle that reminds you why Burgundy's reputation rests on Pinot Noir.

The Winery — Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi

Once the seat of Burgundy's founding Duke, this estate was methodically restored over the past decade following heavy investment in equipment and talent. Winemaker François des Moutis, Chef de Cave, is focused on revealing the character of single vineyard sites. The 2022 vintage was coaxed from a genuinely difficult year—frost, heatwaves, drought—yet the vines' deep roots held firm, delivering freshness where lesser sites faltered. Cold soaking for seven days extracted maximum colour and flavour from the skins, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation and delicate oak ageing (30% new) for eighteen months.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This premier cru sits firmly in the finest tradition of Medium Bodied Red Wine from the region: savoury and built to pair with roasted game, wild mushrooms, braised meat and aged cheese. Equally at home with coq au vin or a simple duck breast. The vineyard's clay-rich, south-west facing slopes enriched with limestone and marl give the wine both power and balance. Vegan-friendly and sustainably farmed, this represents the best of what Mercurey offers. Cellar worthy for those seeking depth; perfect for date night or gifting to a serious collector. Explore our broader France selection to discover how this noble grape expresses itself across regions and vintages.