Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Les Champs Martins 2021 Sweet 5% Viognier

5% Viognier

92 points Wine Enthusiast

I was surprised by the varietal purity of the 2019 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon despite being blended with some 9% Carmenere

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and 5% Mourvèdre that saw 60% stems and 21 months in 50% new demi-muids and the balance in used barrels

Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Les Champs Martins 2021 Sweet 5% ViognierHere too there is enough reduction to push the underlying fruit to the background so be sure to give this some air if you're going to open a bottle young. More interesting are the generous, round and plump medium bodied flavors that possess a suave mouthfeel before terminating in a rustic, moderately austere and solidly long finish. 89 points Burghound