Caves Henri François ForestierMercurey 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 Mercurey 1er Cru of the Caves Henri François Forestier is in the top 80 of wines of Mercurey Premier Cru.
Taste structure of the Mercurey 1er Cru from the Caves Henri François Forestier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey 1er Cru of Caves Henri François Forestier in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey 1er Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru
The Mercurey 1er Cru of Caves Henri François Forestier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot-au-feu, wiener schnitzel or viennese schnitzel or roast duck in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Caves Henri François Forestier's 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.
Informations about the Caves Henri François Forestier
The Caves Henri François Forestier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 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: Over-ripeness
Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.
