Faiveley Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes 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 Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a blend of 20 different plots in Mercurey, the largest wine-growing village in Burgundy. The estate?s 27.25 hectares are planted mostly on clay-limestone soils, with vines dating from 1962, 1978 and 1981. These old vines, averaging around 30 years of age, give aromatic intensity and a faithful expression of Mercurey terroir. The wine is rooted in the C?te Chalonnaise, where Pinot Noir often combines fruit generosity with firm structure.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The wine is pumped over twice daily to extract colour, tannins and aromatics. After 15 to 19 days of vatting, free-run wine is drawn off by gravity and the marc is gently pressed. The wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels, around 10% new, selected for fine grain and moderate toast.
2023
The 2023 vintage began with mild, dry conditions before rain returned in March, April and May. Frost risk was limited, while warm June weather encouraged rapid flowering and generous fruit. Green harvesting helped control yields, especially in the C?te de Nuits, while minor mid-July hail caused limited damage. August?s varied conditions supported ripening, and harvest took place during a heatwave, yielding healthy, aromatic grapes.
Tasting Note
The nose is intensely aromatic, with red fruit, raspberry and strawberry, supported by an elegant vanilla note. The palate is generous and immediately appealing, with juicy fruit, silky tannins and good aromatic depth. Medium-bodied and expressive, it combines accessibility with Mercurey structure. The finish is smooth, fruit-led and persistent, offering both freshness and fine complexity.
Food Pairing
Pair with roast chicken, duck, pork tenderloin, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, beef bourguignon, grilled vegetables, Comt? or classic French bistro cooking.
