Beautiful ruby red with cherry coloured highlights. Nose: Fresh on the nose with notes of forest undergrowth, some musky nuances (leather) and a touch of liquorice. Palate: Straightforward and fleshy, this wine boasts dense structure and nice tannins underpinned by a limestone base.
Mercurey 1er Cru Clos L’ Eveque
Geographic area
REGION
Mercurey, Côte de Chalonaise, Βουργουνδία, Γαλλία
CULTIVATION
Conventional
ADDITIVES
Yes
Ageing
MATURING IN BARREL
14 – 16 months, 25 – 30% new oak barrels
Combines with
FOOD COMBINATION
Red meat, lamb with red sauce, exotic spicy cuisine, strong flavored cheeses
SERVING TEMPERATURE
15 - 17°C
Other details
CARAFA
2 Hours
AGING
5 – 7 Years
CAP
Natural Cork