Domaine Alain and Raphael Corcia Mercurey Rouge 1er cru 'Les Crets' 2023
Domaine Alain and Raphael Corcia Mercurey Rouge 1er cru 'Les Crets' 2023
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Crafted by rising star Raphaël Corcia from a boutique, four-hectare estate, this wine reflects a strict devotion to organic farming and modern, non-extractive vinification.
Eschewing rustic weight for a mineral-driven, aérien texture; the palate is definitionally juicy, bursting with crunchy red berries, red florals, and highly integrated, satiny tannins.
Sourced from the premium 'Les Crêts' vineyard, its vibrant limestone-derived acidity provides an elegant structural spine, ensuring excellent short-to-medium-term cellar evolution over the next 5 to 7 years.
Domaine Alain and Raphael Corcia Mercurey Rouge 1er cru 'Les Crets' 2023
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Domaine Alain & Raphaël Corcia Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru 'Les Crêts' 2023
For connoisseurs seeking the vanguard of the Côte Chalonnaise, the 2023 Mercurey Premier Cru 'Les Crêts' from Domaine Alain & Raphaël Corcia is a stellar acquisition. Taking the reins of the former Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine in 2021, the ambitious Raphaël Corcia has rapidly elevated the estate by committing to organic, low-intervention farming across their tiny four-hectare footprint. Sourced from the highly regarded, limestone-rich climat of 'Les Crêts', this third vintage is a brilliant testament to his risk-taking philosophy and precise vineyard management.
The 2023 release is exceptionally aérien and pure. The bouquet opens with an elegant, uplifting perfume of wild raspberries, red currants, and violet petals, grounded by a subtle nuance of autumn forest floor and delicate spices. On the palate, the wine avoids the heavy, rustic extraction often associated with historical Mercurey, offering instead a satiny, medium-bodied fluidity. It is remarkably juicy and precise, striking a harmonious balance between vibrant acidity and supple, ultra-fine tannins. It represents a sophisticated, contemporary style of Premier Cru Burgundy that marries immediate, high-toned pleasure with serious terroir pedigree.
