2015 - Mercurey 1er Cru Le Clos du Roy, Faiveley

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Mercurey |
Producer: Faiveley |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 18
Bright medium red. More restrained but slightly higher-pitched and more floral on the nose than the Clos des Myglands, showing sexy peppery lift to the red cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. Suaver and finer-grained (the Clos des Myglands is dustier) if currently less expansive, conveying good mineral energy and definition to its red berry, rose petal and spice flavors. Finishes delightfully cool, with notes of cherry, menthol and flowers and a firm spine of ripe tannins. A terrific Mercurey with clarity and spine.
Drinking Date:
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.