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Faiveley Mercurey Premier Cru Myglands 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
ABV
13.5%
Dietary
-
Sustainability
Organic Viticulture
Domaine Faiveley
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s leading family-owned domaines, based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and rooted in the region since 1825. Now led by seventh-generation siblings Erwan and Eve Faiveley, the domaine is known for precise, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise, with an exceptional collection of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and monopole vineyard holdings.
Read MoreViticulture
Faiveley Mercurey Premier Cru Myglands 2023 comes from a 6.31-hectare monopole, the most north-easterly Premier Cru in Mercurey. The vines, planted in 1963, 1971, 1974, 1975 and 1982, are ideally exposed and grow on deep clay-limestone soils rich in iron and clay, with few pebbles. This site produces powerful, clean and well-balanced Mercurey, combining a slightly rustic edge with warmth, silkiness and depth.
Vinification
Daily punching down is used to extract colour, tannins and aromas from the grape skins. After a 19-day vatting period, alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is drawn off by gravity, while the marc is pressed slowly and gently to obtain pure press wine. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, allowing tannins, fruit and oak to integrate while preserving the character of the Myglands monopole.
2023
The 2023 vintage began with mild, dry winter weather before rain returned in spring. Frost had little impact, and warm June weather led to rapid flowering and abundant fruit. Green harvesting reduced yields, while minor mid-July hail caused limited damage. August?s varied temperatures supported ripening, and harvest took place during a heatwave. The grapes were healthy, ripe and aromatic, giving wines with generosity and balance.
Tasting Note
The nose is distinctive, with black and red fruit aromas intensified by woody and smoky notes. The palate is mouth-filling and generous, with beautiful fullness and velvety tannins. Medium to full-bodied, it combines Mercurey power with a silky, warm texture. The finish is harmonious, persistent and gently smoky, reflecting the nature of its Premier Cru terroir.
Food Pairing
Pair with roast pork, duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, Comt? or hearty Burgundy-inspired food.
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