Domaine du Meix-FoulotLes Monthelons Mercurey
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 Les Monthelons Mercurey of the Domaine du Meix-Foulot is in the top 80 of wines of Mercurey.
Taste structure of the Les Monthelons Mercurey from the Domaine du Meix-Foulot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Monthelons Mercurey of Domaine du Meix-Foulot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Les Monthelons Mercurey
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Monthelons Mercurey
Original food and wine pairings with Les Monthelons Mercurey
The Les Monthelons Mercurey of Domaine du Meix-Foulot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, veal escalope with marsala or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Meix-Foulot's Les Monthelons Mercurey.
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 Les Monthelons Mercurey from Domaine du Meix-Foulot are 2014
Informations about the Domaine du Meix-Foulot
The Domaine du Meix-Foulot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey
The wine region of Mercurey is located in the region of Côte Chalonnaise of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine François Raquillet or the Domaine Michel Juillot produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 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 often reveals types of flavors of non oak, green pear or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, white pepper or cassis.
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: Phylloxera
Aphid that came from America and ravaged European vineyards at the end of the 19th century. It lives on the roots of the vine, from which it pumps the sap. The only vines capable of resisting it had to be imported from the United States, and then grafted onto their root system the wood of traditional French grape varieties. Today, grafted vines are always planted.
