Domaine du Meix-Foulot - Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts'

Domaine du Meix-FoulotMercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' of Domaine du Meix-Foulot is a red wine from the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' of the Domaine du Meix-Foulot is in the top 20 of wines of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts'.

Taste structure of the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' from the Domaine du Meix-Foulot

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' of Domaine du Meix-Foulot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

earthy

Wine with oak taste

oak

On the nose the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' of Domaine du Meix-Foulot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earthy, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine du Meix-Foulot's Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts'.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
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 'Les Saumonts' - 2016
In the top 20 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' - 2015
In the top 20 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' - 2014
In the top 20 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' - 2012
In the top 20 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' from Domaine du Meix-Foulot are 2012, 2014, 2016, 2015

Informations about the Domaine du Meix-Foulot

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine du Meix-Foulot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 25 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts'

The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' is located in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine du Meix-Foulot or the Domaine Génot-Boulanger produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Saumonts' 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 'Les Saumonts' often reveals types of flavors of earthy, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.


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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The word of the wine: Noble rot

A fungus called botrytis cinerea that develops during the over-ripening phase, an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".

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