Winery Albert SounitClos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru of the Winery Albert Sounit is in the top 5 of wines of Mercurey Premier Cru.
Taste structure of the Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru from the Winery Albert Sounit
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru of Winery Albert Sounit in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru of Winery Albert Sounit in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of forest floor, raspberry or pepper.
Food and wine pairings with Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru
The Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru of Winery Albert Sounit matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, marinated veal skewers with herbs or duck aiguillettes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Albert Sounit's Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Clos des Montaigus Mercurey 1er Cru from Winery Albert Sounit are 2010, 2003, 2014, 2006 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Albert Sounit
The Winery Albert Sounit is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 55 wines for sale in the of Mercurey Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey Premier Cru
The wine region of Mercurey Premier Cru is located in the region of Mercurey of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Michel Juillot or the Domaine Albert Sounit produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mercurey Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, nutmeg or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Picpoul
See piquepoul.
