[Mature Bottle Release]
Following 2018, this is the second production of Mercurey. This time, it is made using Qvevris. When we first tasted the Qvevris wine by Frédéric Cossard immediately after its release (debut was the 2018 vintage), we were bewildered by its extremely unique flavor. However, after observing the maturation process over the years, we have begun to understand Cossard's intentions and the direction in which the wine is heading. It goes without saying that 2019 possesses completely different vintage characteristics compared to the 2018 (which is also controversial), so we highly recommend experiencing both.
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[Mature Bottle Release]
This is Frédéric Cossard's first vintage in this AOC. If my memory serves me correctly, Mercurey should be the hometown of Laure Cossard. This wine has a well-concentrated mixture of black fruits, oriental spices, and roasted notes. The wine is energetic, dense, and acidic. It is a very lively wine. This wine was initially so dense, powerful, and wild that it could be mistaken for a Rhône wine right after its release, but now, after several years of aging, it has become remarkably refined. Among the series of back vintages released this time, this wine surprised and reassured me the most.
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