Faiveley Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2023 red Burgundy Wine

Description

Flavour and aroma Faiveley Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a refined wine, with notes of cherry and blackcurrant and hints of spice. On the palate, it offers an intense, well-balanced flavour. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant dominate, giving a sensation of fruitiness and depth. Each sip reveals nuances of black pepper, liquorice and undergrowth, creating a perfect harmony of fruit and spice. The texture is silky and the finish long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of refinement and complexity.

Grape variety Made from Pinot Noir grapes, this wine benefits from the finesse and complexity characteristic of this Burgundy variety. The decades-old vines add depth to the wine, enriching its aromas and flavours. Grown on clay-limestone soils, they benefit from optimum sunshine and a favourable microclimate, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.

Terroir The Mercurey terroir, located in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise region, is renowned for its clay-limestone soils and temperate climate. The vines benefit from optimum exposure to the sun, helping the grapes to ripen to perfection. This unique terroir gives the wine its distinctive characteristics, including its solid tannic structure and complex aromas. The mineral-rich soils and sunny exposure contribute to the wine's complexity and finesse.

History of the estate Maison Joseph Faiveley is a Burgundy institution, founded in 1825. For several generations, the Faiveley family has been cultivating vines and producing exceptional wines. The estate covers more than 120 hectares, spread over the best terroirs in the region. Joseph Faiveley is renowned for its commitment to quality and respect for winemaking traditions. The Faiveley Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2023 is one of the estate's flagship wines, appreciated for its finesse and elegance. The estate makes a point of practising sustainable viticulture that respects the environment, thus guaranteeing high-quality wines. Maison Joseph Faiveley is located in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in the heart of Burgundy, and its vineyards extend over several of the region's most prestigious appellations, including Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges and, of course, Mercurey.