Domaine Rougeot Mersault Sous la Velle Sans Soufre 2023 Wheat salty Carquinez Strait that keeps

salty Carquinez Strait that keeps the site cooler and more Mediterranean than the latitude suggests

The 2023 Mitans shows dark cherry

certified organic since 2014

though the underlying acid and tannin structure carries it for a decade or more

Domaine Rougeot Mersault Sous la Velle Sans Soufre 2023 Wheat salty Carquinez Strait that keepsThe Land "Sous la Velle" means "under the village." The climat sits at the foot of the Meursault hill, directly opposite the Chateau de Meursault, below the Premier Cru vineyards that line the middle of the slope. At this lower position, the soils shift: less limestone, more clay, richer and heavier than the hillside plots above. The 2. 5 hectare vineyard is planted with vines over 55 years old, and those deep rooted, clay grown vines produce wine