Domaine Faiveley - Mercurey - La Framboisière Monopole Rouge 2008

Wine:

Mercurey les Framboisières 2008 has the monopoly of the estate. As such, it receives very special care. Pampered and enjoying tailor-made aging, this wine delivers juicy, delicious fruit with a strength that cannot be found anywhere else within the appellation. Sappy, full and spicy, it is the pride and joy of the estate.

Vinification:

The grapes are pressed and vinified on site, in Mercurey, then the wines are taken to Nuits-Saint-Georges to be aged there. The cask aging, over a period of 12 to 14 months for this wine, takes place in 19th Century vaulted cellars that provide ideal conditions. These casks, that come from quality coopers, have been carefully selected for their fine grain and light toasting.

Color:

Lovely ruby red

Nose:

On the nose, this "La Framboisière" Mercurey exudes mainly very ripe red fruit.

Palate:

On the palate, there is attractive concentration and beautiful volume, the delicious flavours of fruit dominate a very elegant, fine structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 to 16°C

Food and wine pairing:

Meats - roasted, grilled or even in a sauce, softer cheeses, cold cuts.

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2014

Since its founding in 1825, the Faiveley family has devoted most of its resources to acquiring vines located in the best "climats". Today the estate is, in terms of surface area, one of the largest in Burgundy. Erwan Faiveley, the 6th Faively of the name, recently took it over. His sole desire: make "haute couture" wines.