2019 Mercurey La Framboisiere
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The fragrant nose of raspberries with some floral notes pulls you into this medium-bodied, supple and elegant Mercurey thatâs already delightful to drink, but also has the potential to age for some years, thanks the ripe, gentle tannins. Drink or hold.
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James Suckling
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The finest rendition of this cuvée that I've ever tasted, Faiveley's 2019 Mercurey La Framboisière wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit, warm spices, rose petals and plums. Medium-bodied, fleshy and precise, with lively acids and excellent depth at the core, it's deep and unusually serious, with all the charm but less of the frivolity that this cuvée has historically displayed. It derives from an 11-hectare parcel—part of which was planted in 1990 and the rest of which is old massal selections—that was vinified with 15% whole cluster and matured in 20% new oak.
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.