2022 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Vieilles Vignes

When it comes to Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the very best addresses. This is a large family estate with around 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 of Burgundy wines all over the world. With a clear, elegant and distinctive style, they produce wines here without exception that meet the ideal image of a Burgundy. “A winery of very high quality, which represents the full glory of French winemaking art”, write the famous French wine author duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve.

Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the time-honored traditions that have been 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 Mercurey, the largest appellation in Burgundy in terms of red wine. The area is located in the middle of the Côte Chalonnaise and actually consists of two villages: Mercurey and St-Martin-sous-Montaigu. The wine is mainly red (Pinot noir). It owes its name to the God Mercury (God of trade). Mercurey connected the important trading cities 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 more than thirty years old. The wine from these vines has an exceptional aromatic intensity that represents the Mercurey terroir well. In the taste you will find both fresh red fruits 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 both amateurs and experts. A pleasant wine with a long, intense aftertaste. The wine goes well with charcuterie, anti pasta, and grilled meat dishes.