Château du BourgneufMercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque'

Red wine of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' of Burgundy of France

3.6

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' of Château du Bourgneuf is a red wine from the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' from the Château du Bourgneuf

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' of Château du Bourgneuf in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque'

Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque'

Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque'

Game (deer, venison)

The Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' of Château du Bourgneuf matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), veal shank with mushrooms or rabbit with green olives.

Details and technical informations about Château du Bourgneuf's Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque'.

Winery

Château du Bourgneuf

Grape varieties

Pinot noir

Region/Great wine region

Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque'

Great wine region

Burgundy

Country

France

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' - 2012

In the top 100 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' wines

Average rating: 3.7

The best vintages of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos l'Evêque' from Château du Bourgneuf are 2012

Informations about the Château du Bourgneuf

The winery offers 6 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' in the region of Burgundy

The Château du Bourgneuf is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 95000 of of France wines

In the top 700 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' wines

In the top 200000 of red wines

In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque'

The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' is located in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château d'Etroyes or the Domaine Gouffier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of pepper, minerality or cherry.

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.

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