Winery Chauvot LabaumeMercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'
Red wine
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 Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' from the Winery Chauvot Labaume
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' of Winery Chauvot Labaume in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'
The Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' of Winery Chauvot Labaume matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, paupiettes of veal or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chauvot Labaume's Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'.
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 Mercurey Premier Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' from Winery Chauvot Labaume are 2009, 2012, 2011
Informations about the Winery Chauvot Labaume
The Winery Chauvot Labaume is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Stripped
Said of a wine that is generally too old and has lost its colour, volume and power.
