Domaine du Four BassotClos de la Chiquette Mercurey
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey from the Domaine du Four Bassot
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey of Domaine du Four Bassot in the region of Burgundy is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey
Pairings that work perfectly with Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey
Original food and wine pairings with Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey
The Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey of Domaine du Four Bassot matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of gratin of coquillettes with ham, cod "bacalhau a gomes de sa or marinated shrimp sautéed asian style.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Four Bassot's Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Clos de la Chiquette Mercurey from Domaine du Four Bassot are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Domaine du Four Bassot
The Domaine du Four Bassot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey
Red capital of the Côte chalonnaise: signature Pinot Noir as king red (~80%) - deep ruby with notes of cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and violet, evolving to leather, undergrowth and spices with ageing, structured tannins and a fleshy finish, fine ageing aptitude. Chardonnay in ample whites (citrus, white flowers, almond, brioche). AOC (1936), ~640 ha over Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, limestone marls, 32 Premiers Crus (Clos du Roi, Clos l'Évêque).
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Clairet
Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.
