Domaine de la Vieille FontaineMercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts'
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 1er Cru 'Les Crêts' from the Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts' of Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts' of Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of butter, earthy or forest floor and sometimes also flavors of leather, mushroom or almonds.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts'
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts'
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts'
The Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts' of Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, dafina or roast deer my grandmother's way.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine's Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crêts'.
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 1er Cru 'Les Crêts' from Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine are 2012, 2016, 2015, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine de la Vieille Fontaine
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The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crês'
The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crês' is located in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Suremain or the Domaine Ninot produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crês' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Crês' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red cherry or microbio and sometimes also flavors of almonds, mushroom or leather.
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: Leaflet
Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.
