Domaine François Raquillet Mercurey Les Veleys Blanc Premier Cru 2022 is an elegant and expressive white Burgundy showcasing the richness and finesse of Chardonnay from one of Mercurey's distinguished Premier Cru vineyards. Sourced from a small 0.7-hectare plot in the Chamirey sector, where vines average approximately 65 years of age, this wine benefits from low-limestone marl soils that contribute depth and mineral character. The warm 2022 vintage delivers generous fruit concentration while retaining refreshing acidity and balance.

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This wine produces a wider wine in the mouth, which opens quickly with floral notes. Ample, rich, it is easily drunk.

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This plot produces a precise, straightforward, very distinguished and mineral wine. The aromas are more delicate than exuberant and evolve over time with notes of dried fruits, citrus, white flowers, and acacia. The palate is taut and straight, then persists and opens up with time.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 12.0% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2022
Oak: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by approximately 3 months in tank. The barrels are renewed by one-third annually, with a proportion of new oak
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard: 0.7-hectare plot in the Chamirey sector of Mercurey, with vines averaging approximately 65 years old
Farming: Reasoned conventional viticulture, with mechanical soil cultivation, canopy management and hand-harvesting
Winemaking: Whole-bunch pneumatic pressing followed by settling. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in 400-litre French oak barrels. The wine is aged on fine lees to develop texture while preserving freshness and minerality
Winemaker/Producer: François Raquillet
Region/Appellation: Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
Classification: AOC Mercurey Premier Cru

Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting: Not necessary; allow 15–20 minutes in the glass to reveal its aromatic complexity
Food Pairing: Grilled fish, scallops, seafood, roast chicken, creamy poultry dishes and mature Comté cheese