2023 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Vieilles Vignes

When it comes to Burgundy, Domaine Faiveley is one of the very best addresses. This is a large family business with approximately 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 nearly 25 hectares of Premier Cru. The first step was taken in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley; his son Joseph turned the winery into a magnificent top-tier company, and his wines became ambassadors of Burgundy wines around the world. With a clear, elegant, and distinctive style, they produce wines here that, without exception, meet the ideal image of a Burgundy. “A winery of very high quality, representing the full glory of French winemaking,” writes the French wine author duo Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve.

Domaine Faiveley combines the principles of modern winemaking methods with the age-old 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. Every bottle therefore becomes a faithful reflection of its terroir.

This Pinot Noir comes from Mercurey, which is the largest appellation in Burgundy for red wine. The area is located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise and actually consists of two villages: Mercurey and St-Martin-sous-Montaigu. The wine is primarily red (Pinot Noir). It owes its name to the god Mercury (god of trade). In Roman times, Mercurey connected the important trading cities of Chalon-sur-Saône and Autun. As a result, the wines of Mercurey have a worldwide reputation. With more than 600 hectares, 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 possesses an exceptional aromatic intensity that perfectly represents the Mercurey terroir. On the palate, you will find fresh red fruit such as strawberry and raspberry, followed by notes of ripe red currants with a hint of vanilla. It is a very delicate wine with good structure and silky tannins. A wine that will seduce both amateurs and experts. A delightful wine with a long, intense finish. The wine pairs excellently with charcuterie, antipasto, and grilled meat dishes.