2022 Domaine de Villaine Mercurey Rouge “Les Montots”

Complex and refined aromas of dark and red fruit (raspberry, cherry), spice, a subtle leather/animal note, and earthy tobacco/forest floor character with a chalky mineral lift. Medium‑full-bodied yet elegant; juicy red fruit supported by lively acidity and fine, silky tannins. Critics highlight its energy, depth, and finesse despite not being a premier cru. Long, polished, with lingering spice and a firm mineral-driven structure.