2018 Mercurey Clos du Roy
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Tasting notes
Wafting from the glass with aromas of black cherries, cassis, raw cocoa and subtle spices, the 2018 Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy is medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, its deep core of fruit framed by succulent acids and velvety tannins. This is quite a lavish, gourmand Clos du Roy from Faiveley in the making, but it will require a little bottle age to reach its peak.
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Jancis Robinson MW
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Light cherry red. Slightly darker fruited than the Framboisière and the Clos des Myglands. A little darker and more savoury on the palate too but still scented and bright with fruit. Such silky tannins. Moderate length. These three Mercurey wines from Faiveley are utterly delicious. Perhaps not complex but masses of drinking pleasure and beautifully balanced. (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.