The Mercurey Vieilles Vignes, from 3 parcels of 60 year old vines is delicious, juicy and seductive and offers exceptional value for money. Francois Raquillet is recognized as, possibly, the best producer in the village of Mercurey. François, the 11th generation of grape growers, has 10 hectares of superbly sited, mostly old, vines. He believes in low yields, mature (rather than super-ripe) fruit and a severe selection at the sorting table. The depth, richness and concentration which characterize his wines are a result of this, rather than any over extraction.