Domaine Faiveley: Great Burgundy wines in Nuits-Saint-Georges since 1825

Mercurey rouge

This Côte Chalonnaise village gets its name from the God Mercury (God of Merchants). The story goes that a temple was erected here in honour of this deity. A Roman road called ‘la voie Agrippa’ (Agrippa’s Road) crosses through Mercurey, which in Roman times, linked Chalon-sur-Saône to Autun. Today, Mercurey numbers 1400 inhabitants and is known throughout the world for the reputation of its wines. It is the largest wine-growing community in Burgundy with over 600 hectares of vines.

Characteristics

Total Surface Area: 655 ha
Soil: Clay/Limestone
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Domaine Faiveley surface area: 29 ha 10 a 31 ca - [94.9 Acres]
Years the vines were planted: 1962, 1978, 1981, 1981
Average annual production: 155 200 bottles

To maintain all the freshness and quality of the grapes, they are pressed and vinified on site in  Mercurey. Then the wine is brought to Nuits-Saint-Georges to be matured, in part, in oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, in nineteenth century vaulted cellars which provide ideal conditions for raising wines. The barrels come from high quality barrel makers and have been rigorously selected for their fine grain and light toast.

Our Tasting Notes:

A beautiful dark ruby colour.  The nose opens up with notes of fresh red fruits and spices. Pleasant to taste, this wine has a round and fruity attack before revealing its fine and silky tannins.   
This well-balanced wine with long-lasting aromas will be appreciated by knowledgeable winelovers and will seduce novices too….

Suggestions

Serve at: 14°C to 16°C
Serve with: Grilled Meats, Cold Meats
Cellaring Potential: 4 to 8 years

A beautiful ruby colour for this Mercurey 2008. This wine releases aromas of  fresh little red berries against smoky notes, mixed with fresh tobacco. The fruit is pure and elegant on the palate. There are the Morello cherries and raspberries already scented on the nose on the palate, mixed with a not very tannic structure and a certain liveliness. It's a well balanced wine which will seduce in tastings.  

Tasting Date: May 2009

This Mercurey 2007 has a whole palette of fresh fruit aromas such as strawberry, raspberry and blueberry.  There is fine harmony between the nose and the palate. It has great volume and power. It's a supple wine which is not very tannic with crunchy fruit. 

Tasting Date : February 2009

The Mercurey 2006, with its already open nose, has fruity aromas of strawberry and raspberry, spices and some animal notes. The attack is supple and not very tannic on the palate. The finish is lively and slightly acidic.  

Tasting Date : May 2008

Press Notes

Jancis Robinson: 16,5/20

 
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