MERCUREY 1er Cru Les Naugues Domaine Raquillet 2022 vs MERCUREY 1er Cru Les Veleys Domaine Raquillet 2023

MERCUREY 1er Cru Les Veleys Domaine Raquillet 2023

30% new oak and aged for 12 months under wood with another 6 months in stainless. A slightly fresher and brighter nose speaks of an appealingly layered blend of both red and dark pinot fruit, earth, spice and moderate but not invasive wood. There is excellent delineation to the even finer middle weight flavors that possess solid depth on the balanced, youthfully austere and sneaky long finish. This is lovely and I very much like the understated style.