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Faiveley Mercurey 2015

Reasonable red Burgundies are getting rarer and rarer as prices are increasing every year thanks to increased demand and low yields.

However, if one goes outside the core area of Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits it is possible to get good Pinot Noir at more reasonable prices.

One example is this Mercurey by Domaine Faiveley. 100% Pinot Noir from hillsides in Cote Challonaise, just south of Central Burgundy. The wine is out in the 2015 vintage which is wonderful year for wine from this region.

Medium dark red colour.

Slightly earthy bouquet with dark fruit and raspberries.

The mouth is dominated by more red fruit than dark fruit. Complex and quite an elegant but firm taste which is typical for this region. Medium + length with a nice mineral like finish.Medium  acidity and body. Medium (-) tannins.

A very decent wine for just 20€ or 229kr.




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