Château d'Etroyes Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' 2018 (750ml) Hondarrabi Zuri

Château d'Etroyes Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' 2018 (750ml) Hondarrabi ZuriChateau d'Etroyes Mercurey Rouge Premier Cru Clos l'Eveque is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. The "Clos l'Evque" was in the XVIII century the best vineyard in Mercurey. It belonged to the Bishopric of Chalon sur Sane, near Mercurey, and the wine was used for the bishop' receptions as well as for the masses (only the best wine could be served to God). In French "Evque" means Bishop. It is also called a "Clos" because the vines used to be surrounded

followed by low-temperature fermentation

and the winegrowing traditions of Washington

they are then pressed before gently fermenting in selected oak barrels of 70 l for six years

the farm is home to a several Crested Porcupine families

making this an excellent choice with lighter red meats

As well as violet

this approachable and highly drinkable wine will satisfy all tastes

or cellar for enjoyment for years to come

for meals or as an aperitif

Van Duzer Corridor AVA

and red wine accounts for 7% of the blend

This is the perfect weeknight wine