Dark fruit, wild raspberry, earthy spice, and a savory animal undertone with persistent, fine-grained tannins — powerful, deep, and built for the long haul. 100% Pinot Noir from 1.5 hectares on a steeply sloping, southeast-facing site with four plantings spanning nearly four decades: 1947, 1957, 1964, and 1983. Yields average just 35 hectoliters per hectare — among the lowest in Mercurey. 450 cases produced annually. Same Agnès Dewé de Launay, same two-century family estate beneath the ruins of the Château de Montaigu. The domaine calls this their most classic expression of Mercurey terroir and one of the longest-lived wines in the entire appellation. Where the generic Premier Cru is polished and approachable, Les Veleys is the one you put away and forget about for a decade.
