In Mercurey, Vincent Charton finds himself at the head of a renaissance, rescuing the village from the reputation it once held for `rustic` wines. Vincent’s wines are all about finesse and energy, and they proudly showcase the potential and variety of the terroirs here. Together with his father, Vincent cultivates 11.5 hectares of Pinot Noir. The ethos is minimal intervention. They use natural yeasts in the winery and restrict barrel aging to no more than 30% new oak for between 8 and 10 months. Close collaboration with their local cooperage means they are able to select the perfect barrels to enhance their wines, without overshadowing the purity of the fruit. (NT 08/08/23)