Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Le Clos Du Roy 2022
$103.50 in mix 6+
$115.00 per bottle
The Wine
This small parcel, known as a 'Clos', formerly belonged to the Kings of France. It was considered as one of the appellation's best parcels and was purchased by the Faiveley family in 1971. The palate offers good balance, rich aromas and delicate tannins. A standout!
93 Points, Charles Curtis MW – Decanter 'TOP VALUE : This wine has a ripe, plummy fruit aroma and earthy complexity that develop on the palate. Straight and a little strict, it will still drink on release but will be better in three to five years. The grapes come from a 2.54ha holding planted in 1971 and 1982, on limestone soils exposed to the south, making this an exceptional site. Drink: 2025-2040
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Mercurey
Extra - Cork
Year - 2022
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
It was Guy Faiveley who in 1964 decided to expand the vineyard holdings of Domaine Faiveley into the Côte Chalonnaise mainly in the Village of Mercurey, The main reason for the purchase was to be able to offer good value wines from Burgundy since already back then the wines from the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune were expensive! Mercurey is mainly a red appellation but there is a small amount of Mercurey Blanc made from Chardonnay both on village and premier cru sites.
