Domaine Faiveley : Mercurey 1er cru "Le Clos du Roy La Favorite" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Mercurey 1er cru "Le Clos du Roy La Favorite" 2022 from Domaine Faiveley

Tasting

Appearance
This deep wine displays a vibrant ruby color with dark, intense highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with a beautiful expression of ripe black fruits, enhanced by spicy notes and elegant oak.

Palate
On the palate, the wine charms with its harmony between aromatic generosity and tannic structure. It is full-bodied and flavorful, with a long, lingering finish.

A rich and balanced Premier Cru from Mercurey

The estate

Established in Nuits-Saint-Georges since 1825, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Faiveley is among the most renowned estates in Burgundy. Since 2005, the seventh generation, represented by Erwan and Eve Faiveley, has passionately continued the family tradition. With a vineyard of over 120 hectares, the estate stands out for its scale and prestige, owning remarkable parcels in Grands Crus and Premiers Crus.

The vineyard

Originally based in the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Faiveley has gradually expanded its vineyard into the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Today, it holds 12 Grands Crus and 25 Premiers Crus of Bourgogne, an exceptional heritage. The “Champ Gain” plot, covering 10 hectares, is located just below “La Garenne,” on the heights of the wine-growing slope. Its name refers to the “gain of land from the forest.” Domaine Faiveley has owned it since 2014.

The wine

Le Clos du Roy "La Favorite" is a Mercurey wine from a 0.952-acre vineyard facing south/southwest and set on clay-limestone soil.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.