2021 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Vieilles Vignes
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | |
Appellation | |
Winery | Faiveley |
Vintage | 2021 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
Drink window | 2023 - 2029 |
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When we talk about Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the very best addresses. This is a large family business with about 120 hectares of vineyards, including famous names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Pommard, Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet and Chablis Grand Cru.
However, it is also a family winery with 10 hectares of Grand Cru and almost 25 hectares of Premier Cru. The first step was taken in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley; his son Joseph turned the winery into a great top company and his wines became ambassadors for Burgundy wines all over the world. With a clear, elegant and striking style, wines are produced here without exception that meet the ideal image of a Burgundy. “A wine estate of very high quality, which represents the full splendor of French viticultural art,” writes the famous wine author duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve in France.
Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time honored traditions practiced for centuries in their 19th century cellars. Each terroir and each vintage benefits from special attention that makes the cuvées unique. Each bottle therefore becomes the faithful reflection of its terroir.
This Pinot Noir comes from the Mercurey, which is the largest appellation of Burgundy in terms of red wine. The area is located in the middle of the Côte Chalonnaise and in fact consists of two villages: Mercurey and St-Martin-sous-Montaigu. The wine is mainly red (Pinot noir). It takes its name from the God Mercury (God of commerce). Mercurey connected the important trading towns of Chalon-sur-Saône and Autun in Roman times. As a result, Mercurey wines have a worldwide reputation. With more than 600 ha, Mercurey is one of the largest appellations in Burgundy.
The vines for this Mercurey Vieilles Vignes are over thirty years old. The wine from these vines has an exceptional aromatic intensity that well represents the Mercurey terroir. In the taste you will find both fresh red fruit such as strawberry and raspberry followed by notes of ripe red berries with a hint of vanilla. It is a very delicate wine with a good structure and silky tannins. A wine that will seduce amateurs and experts alike. A pleasant wine with a long, intense aftertaste. The wine goes perfectly with charcuterie, anti pasta, and grilled meat dishes.
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne |
Appellation | Mercurey |
Winery | Faiveley |
Grape | Pinot Noir |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2023 |
Drinking till | 2029 |
Alcohol % | 13 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fruity, Red fruit, Flexible |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard |
The history of Domaine Faiveley dates back to 1825. The domain has been family-owned for 7 generations and is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy. 127 ha Vineyards, spread over Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, of which 12 vineyards with Grand Cru classification, 25 with Premier Cru classification and 6 vineyards with a "Monopole" classification. The estate is managed by Erwan Faiveley, who keeps the work in the vineyards in-house to control the quality of the grapes. The hand-picked harvest is carefully transported to 19th century vaulted cellars located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To make great Burgundies, Erwan Faiveley combines the principles of modern oenology with traditional aging in French oak barrels. All this contributes to the fact that Faiveley wines are highly regarded.
Description
When we talk about Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the very best addresses. This is a large family business with about 120 hectares of vineyards, including famous names such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Pommard, Volnay, Puligny-Montrachet and Chablis Grand Cru.
However, it is also a family winery with 10 hectares of Grand Cru and almost 25 hectares of Premier Cru. The first step was taken in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley; his son Joseph turned the winery into a great top company and his wines became ambassadors for Burgundy wines all over the world. With a clear, elegant and striking style, wines are produced here without exception that meet the ideal image of a Burgundy. “A wine estate of very high quality, which represents the full splendor of French viticultural art,” writes the famous wine author duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve in France.
Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time honored traditions practiced for centuries in their 19th century cellars. Each terroir and each vintage benefits from special attention that makes the cuvées unique. Each bottle therefore becomes the faithful reflection of its terroir.
This Pinot Noir comes from the Mercurey, which is the largest appellation of Burgundy in terms of red wine. The area is located in the middle of the Côte Chalonnaise and in fact consists of two villages: Mercurey and St-Martin-sous-Montaigu. The wine is mainly red (Pinot noir). It takes its name from the God Mercury (God of commerce). Mercurey connected the important trading towns of Chalon-sur-Saône and Autun in Roman times. As a result, Mercurey wines have a worldwide reputation. With more than 600 ha, Mercurey is one of the largest appellations in Burgundy.
The vines for this Mercurey Vieilles Vignes are over thirty years old. The wine from these vines has an exceptional aromatic intensity that well represents the Mercurey terroir. In the taste you will find both fresh red fruit such as strawberry and raspberry followed by notes of ripe red berries with a hint of vanilla. It is a very delicate wine with a good structure and silky tannins. A wine that will seduce amateurs and experts alike. A pleasant wine with a long, intense aftertaste. The wine goes perfectly with charcuterie, anti pasta, and grilled meat dishes.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne |
Appellation | Mercurey |
Winery | Faiveley |
Grape | Pinot Noir |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2023 |
Drinking till | 2029 |
Alcohol % | 13 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fruity, Red fruit, Flexible |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard |
Wijnhuis
The history of Domaine Faiveley dates back to 1825. The domain has been family-owned for 7 generations and is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy. 127 ha Vineyards, spread over Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, of which 12 vineyards with Grand Cru classification, 25 with Premier Cru classification and 6 vineyards with a "Monopole" classification. The estate is managed by Erwan Faiveley, who keeps the work in the vineyards in-house to control the quality of the grapes. The hand-picked harvest is carefully transported to 19th century vaulted cellars located in Nuits-Saint-Georges. To make great Burgundies, Erwan Faiveley combines the principles of modern oenology with traditional aging in French oak barrels. All this contributes to the fact that Faiveley wines are highly regarded.