Domaine Michel Juillot, Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Barraults, 2023 SACOUNT071924 'true' dry Kabinett with a

'true' dry Kabinett with a spine of limestone running clean through it

gloriously specific — Mencía treated with Pinot Noir intuition

and 2006 is now a fully mature vintage — this is drinking in its sweet spot

While it is approachable now for its aromatic vibrancy and polished texture

plus a few adjacent parcels

Domaine Michel Juillot, Mercurey Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Barraults, 2023 SACOUNT071924 'true' dry Kabinett with aEverybody wants red Burgundy and nobody wants to pay Cte d'Or money for it, which is precisely why Mercurey exists. Domaine Michel Juillot has been one of the appellation's steadiest hands for decades, and Clos des Barraults ranks among its best sites a premier cru on limestone rich slopes that gives a Pinot Noir with genuine structure rather than just easy fruit. The 2023 is dark fruited and firm, with a tannic frame that suggests it will be even