2019 Domaine Meix Foulot, Mercurey, 1er Cru Clos du Chateau de Montaigu - Magnum

Domaine Meix Foulot manages its 1. 9-hectare monopoly, the *Clos du Château de Montaigu*, through meticulous yield control and sustainable viticultural practices that prioritize vine health and soil integrity. In the cellar, the approach is strictly intervention-averse, utilizing native yeast fermentations and judicious oak usage—typically 20% new—to allow the specific clay-limestone terroir of this Mercurey 1er Cru to define the wine's character. The 2019 vintage provided the concentration characteristic of a warm, dry growing season, which the estate balanced through precise extraction techniques and gentle handling to ensure physiological ripeness without sacrificing freshness. The resulting Pinot Noir exhibits a dense, mid-palate intensity framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and a persistent mineral backbone. This structural tension defines the wine, ensuring that despite the vintage's inherent generosity, the final profile remains focused and disciplined.