Domaine VirotMercurey

Red wine of Mercurey of Burgundy of France

3.9

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Mercurey of Domaine Virot is a red wine from the region of Mercurey 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 of the Domaine Virot is in the top 90 of wines of Mercurey.

Taste structure of the Mercurey from the Domaine Virot

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Mercurey of Domaine Virot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Food and wine pairings with Mercurey

Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey

Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey

Game (deer, venison)

The Mercurey of Domaine Virot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), tunisian pasta or rabbit, cabbage, bacon.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Virot's Mercurey.

Winery

Domaine Virot

Grape varieties

Pinot noir

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.

Informations about the Domaine Virot

The winery offers 7 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 in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine Virot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of France wines

In the top 95 of of Mercurey wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 400000 wines of the world

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.

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