CHÂTEAU D'ETROYES - Mercurey Les Palissières 2020

Château d'Etroyes

This estate embodies the Burgundian excellence of the Côte Chalonnaise. On well-exposed south-facing clay-limestone soils, Château d’Étroyes cultivates Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, often vinified in stainless steel before aging in new barrels for the Premier Crus. Manual harvesting, moderate yields, and meticulous sorting ensure a solid quality foundation. Village and Premier Cru red wines are marked by energy, elegant tannins, and fruity depth, while the whites offer tension, vivacity, and minerality, sometimes with buttery or brioche notes depending on targeted aging. The estate combines modern techniques (temperature control, oxygen management) with traditional respect (long maceration, gentle punching down). The cuvées are complex and balanced, appealing to enthusiasts and critics alike for their authenticity. In the cellar, visitors are welcomed simply but with a strong focus on quality, geared towards discovering the terroir of Mercurey.