Description
Compact limestone with thin clay layers defines the hillside setting of 2020 Maison Chanzy Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy Blanc, produced within an estate focused on distinguishing Côte Chalonnaise slopes through parcel specific work. On this well exposed site above Mercurey, rapid drainage and the local profile of sunlight encourage slow, balanced Chardonnay ripening. Sustainable practice guides the farming, with careful pruning and canopy shaping used to temper sun exposure in a warm sector of the appellation. Grapes are harvested by hand and pressed, then fermented in a mix of stainless steel and French oak barrels to allow steady evolution while maintaining structural clarity. Lees aging continues through the winter with routine lot assessment to track integration. Within the Maison Chanzy portfolio, Clos du Roy Blanc reflects an intent to express Mercurey’s upper slope vineyards through detailed viticulture and restrained élevage.