Rodet Héritage is an exceptional cuvee of Mercurey
WINE ESTATE
• Rodet Héritage is an exceptional cuvee of Mercurey. Crafted from grapes selected in the best parcels of the appellation and aged entirely in oak barrels, this wine demonstrates all of our expertise in the art of fine wine-making. It is the symbol of Antonin Rodet’s heritage in Mercurey since 1875.
Antonin Rodet offers wines for which the authenticity and quality are guaranteed by the passion and know-how of the winegrowers, winemakers and cellar masters who elaborate them involved at the source with the winegrowers, chance has little place when it comes to selection.
GRAPE VARIETY
• 100% Pinot Noir
VINIFICATION
• The grapes are hand harvested and totally de-stemmed. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in
temperature controlled vats. The cap is punched down twice a day during the alcoholic fermentation.
• The malolactic fermentation is completed at 100%.
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• The wine is then matured in stainless steel tanks during 13 months, and then bottled in traditional
Burgundy bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
• Enjoy ideally at 14-16° with Grilled beef, Grilled lamb, Roasted poultry, Rich cheeses
TASTING NOTES • This wine has a beautiful deep ruby colour. The nose
displays aromas of black cherry and blackberry. On the
palate the first impression is of pure fruit. It has a firm
body with fresh, firm tannins. The finish is long and
powerful with lingering fruit flavours.
