“We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.”
Antoine de Saint Exupery

Domaine du Meix Foulot couldn’t agree more with this philosophy. In Burgundy, we have amazing equity in terms of our terroir. We have a duty to preserve and save it. We must respect and protect it.

"We don't make Pinot Noir or Chardonnay wines, we make Burgundy wines!”

All the vineyard work (ploughing, pruning, disbudding, canopy management, fertiliser spreading) is planned in line with the weather’s year and the desired yields to ensure the grapes reach perfect maturity, according to the vigour and age of the vine.

In order to bring out the full expression of terroir, while respecting the life of the soils, we have spent many years carefully working the land, to enable the vine roots to draw what they need from the earth. In this way, the vines will also be less sensitive to weather conditions, drought or an excess of water.

Our vineyards are cultivated with great care and diligence, with the same regard for the environment and micro fauna. Our yields are low (35-45 hl/ha depending on the vintage), thanks to low organic amendments, short pruning, extensive de-budding in the spring, and green harvesting in July. Meix Foulot was the first domaine in Mercurey to control its yields through green harvesting.

The domaine goes about managing its waste quietly but efficiently: 90% is recycled, with a preference for using local recycling associations facilitating the social rehabilitation of their employees. Particular care is taken over the choice of inputs and ancillary supplies (soil improvers, vine disease control, stakes, cleaning products, etc.) to minimise their impact on the environment.

In January 2022, the domaine was awarded Level 3 HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. This certification has encouraged the team at the domaine to pay even closer attention to the surrounding countryside: preserving hedgerows, replanting trees, installing bat-house, etc.
Global warming and recurrent droughts have forced them to be particularly vigilant: they are gradually phasing out the burning of vine shoots and have installed rainwater harvesting tanks. This vigilance is now firmly embedded in the day-to-day work of every team member.

These various certifications are just the beginning: the domaine works in the countryside, with nature and, for them, it must be protected. The grapes and vines will be all the better for it, as will the quality of the wines.

Agnès describes her family’s property:

“Domaine du Meix Foulot is situated in the foothills below the ruins of the Château de Montaigu (one of the last bastions of the dukes of Burgundy). The domaine has been in the family for over two hundred years. It was my great, great grandfather who created the Mercurey appellation in 1923.  But, it was actually my father, Paul de Launay, who created the domaine as an entity, with its own style and reputation, in 1956.

From a modest size, Domaine du Meix-Foulot has grown year on year, constantly striving for quality and authenticity.  Paul de Launay was undoubtedly a forerunner in terms of yield management, seeking as much concentration as possible in his wines, working closely with Mother Nature (ploughing the vineyards, treating only if deemed necessary).

In 1996, upon my return from the United States, I decided to take over the running of the family concern, to continue the work of my father.
Vintage after vintage, the domaine pursues its quest to craft quality wines and respect the environment and the typical character of the terroirs. The surface area of the vineyards, mainly in the Mercurey appellation, has stabilised at 20 hectares.

THE WINES

Vinification

The Mercurey appellation lies in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise in the barycentre of the Burgundy region. The variety of slopes offers a patchwork of soils, exposures and altitudes: creating the multiple facets of the appellation's personality.

Domaine du Meix Foulot is able to take advantage of this rich diversity through its wide range of Mercurey premier crus and various Mercurey village vineyards, which contribute to the complexity of its village appellation.

• Mercurey red: A blend of around 10 vineyards spread over the appellation area (the communes of Mercurey and Saint Martin sous Montaigu).
• Mercurey premier cru “Les Saumonts”: A terroir with character and gravelly soil, producing a wine with a fine delicate character.
• Mercurey premier cru “Les Veleys”: On very chalky marl soil, a more classic Mercurey terroir, this is a big-bodied, meaty wine.
• Mercurey premier cru “Clos du Château de Montaigu“ - monopoly: the domaine's flagship. This vineyard of just under 2 hectares is gently bathed in the sun’s rays yet never scorched by them thanks to its silty soil with a marl subsoil. "An iron fist in a velvet glove".
• Mercurey premier cru: A blend of 2 premiers crus with very complementary characters: it’s all about balance!
• Mercurey white: A blend of several vineyard plots, half of which are classified as premier cru. The soils and exposure are very varied, creating a superb complexity: a "super" Mercurey.
• Bourgogne Aligoté: This old vineyard at the entrance to the village, sitting on silty soil, produces perfectly ripe grapes with lovely fruity expressions.
• Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise red: This wine comes from 2 plots in the Vaux valley (just a few kilometres from the domaine). The Pinot Noir grapes reveal all the fruity freshness of the varietal.

Our Mercurey wines are honest and direct, with the pure fruit expression of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. They are concentrated and fruity in order to give great pleasure throughout their life. They also possess true ageing potential. But above all, they remain the perfect reflection of their terroirs, that unique Burgundy magic.

ADRESSE

Touches
71640 MERCUREY

“We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.”
Antoine de Saint Exupery

Domaine du Meix Foulot couldn’t agree more with this philosophy. In Burgundy, we have amazing equity in terms of our terroir. We have a duty to preserve and save it. We must respect and protect it.

"We don't make Pinot Noir or Chardonnay wines, we make Burgundy wines!”

All the vineyard work (ploughing, pruning, disbudding, canopy management, fertiliser spreading) is planned in line with the weather’s year and the desired yields to ensure the grapes reach perfect maturity, according to the vigour and age of the vine.

In order to bring out the full expression of terroir, while respecting the life of the soils, we have spent many years carefully working the land, to enable the vine roots to draw what they need from the earth. In this way, the vines will also be less sensitive to weather conditions, drought or an excess of water.

Our vineyards are cultivated with great care and diligence, with the same regard for the environment and micro fauna. Our yields are low (35-45 hl/ha depending on the vintage), thanks to low organic amendments, short pruning, extensive de-budding in the spring, and green harvesting in July. Meix Foulot was the first domaine in Mercurey to control its yields through green harvesting.

The domaine goes about managing its waste quietly but efficiently: 90% is recycled, with a preference for using local recycling associations facilitating the social rehabilitation of their employees. Particular care is taken over the choice of inputs and ancillary supplies (soil improvers, vine disease control, stakes, cleaning products, etc.) to minimise their impact on the environment.

In January 2022, the domaine was awarded Level 3 HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. This certification has encouraged the team at the domaine to pay even closer attention to the surrounding countryside: preserving hedgerows, replanting trees, installing bat-house, etc.
Global warming and recurrent droughts have forced them to be particularly vigilant: they are gradually phasing out the burning of vine shoots and have installed rainwater harvesting tanks. This vigilance is now firmly embedded in the day-to-day work of every team member.

These various certifications are just the beginning: the domaine works in the countryside, with nature and, for them, it must be protected. The grapes and vines will be all the better for it, as will the quality of the wines.

Agnès describes her family’s property:

“Domaine du Meix Foulot is situated in the foothills below the ruins of the Château de Montaigu (one of the last bastions of the dukes of Burgundy). The domaine has been in the family for over two hundred years. It was my great, great grandfather who created the Mercurey appellation in 1923.  But, it was actually my father, Paul de Launay, who created the domaine as an entity, with its own style and reputation, in 1956.

From a modest size, Domaine du Meix-Foulot has grown year on year, constantly striving for quality and authenticity.  Paul de Launay was undoubtedly a forerunner in terms of yield management, seeking as much concentration as possible in his wines, working closely with Mother Nature (ploughing the vineyards, treating only if deemed necessary).

In 1996, upon my return from the United States, I decided to take over the running of the family concern, to continue the work of my father.
Vintage after vintage, the domaine pursues its quest to craft quality wines and respect the environment and the typical character of the terroirs. The surface area of the vineyards, mainly in the Mercurey appellation, has stabilised at 20 hectares.

THE WINES

Vinification

The Mercurey appellation lies in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise in the barycentre of the Burgundy region. The variety of slopes offers a patchwork of soils, exposures and altitudes: creating the multiple facets of the appellation's personality.

Domaine du Meix Foulot is able to take advantage of this rich diversity through its wide range of Mercurey premier crus and various Mercurey village vineyards, which contribute to the complexity of its village appellation.

• Mercurey red: A blend of around 10 vineyards spread over the appellation area (the communes of Mercurey and Saint Martin sous Montaigu).
• Mercurey premier cru “Les Saumonts”: A terroir with character and gravelly soil, producing a wine with a fine delicate character.
• Mercurey premier cru “Les Veleys”: On very chalky marl soil, a more classic Mercurey terroir, this is a big-bodied, meaty wine.
• Mercurey premier cru “Clos du Château de Montaigu“ - monopoly: the domaine's flagship. This vineyard of just under 2 hectares is gently bathed in the sun’s rays yet never scorched by them thanks to its silty soil with a marl subsoil. "An iron fist in a velvet glove".
• Mercurey premier cru: A blend of 2 premiers crus with very complementary characters: it’s all about balance!
• Mercurey white: A blend of several vineyard plots, half of which are classified as premier cru. The soils and exposure are very varied, creating a superb complexity: a "super" Mercurey.
• Bourgogne Aligoté: This old vineyard at the entrance to the village, sitting on silty soil, produces perfectly ripe grapes with lovely fruity expressions.
• Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise red: This wine comes from 2 plots in the Vaux valley (just a few kilometres from the domaine). The Pinot Noir grapes reveal all the fruity freshness of the varietal.

Our Mercurey wines are honest and direct, with the pure fruit expression of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. They are concentrated and fruity in order to give great pleasure throughout their life. They also possess true ageing potential. But above all, they remain the perfect reflection of their terroirs, that unique Burgundy magic.

ADRESSE

Touches
71640 MERCUREY