2016 Mercurey La Framboisiere
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(20% new oak; bottled two weeks before my November visit): Healthy bright red. Vibrant, slightly wild aromas of red berries, cinnamon, clove and black pepper, complicated by a balsamic nuance. Supple and nicely concentrated, with its cranberry and floral flavors enlivened by vibrant acidity (technical director Jérôme Flous noted that this wine has the lowest pH among the Faiveley reds in 2016). Finishes with very suave tannins and excellent energy and length. Showing virtually no ill effects from the recent bottling.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Monopole. Bottled. 10% stems. Lightish cherry red. Deliciously pure and sweet-smelling red fruit. Juicy and intense, packed with bright fruit and just a touch of spice. Persistent. Scented mid palate. You could drink this now! (JH)
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.