Winery Dominique Derain - Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey'

Winery Dominique DerainMercurey 'La Plante Chassey'

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' of Winery Dominique Derain 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.

Taste structure of the Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' from the Winery Dominique Derain

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' of Winery Dominique Derain in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper

On the nose the Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' of Winery Dominique Derain in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, leather or raspberry.

Details and technical informations about Winery Dominique Derain's Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey'.

Winemaker
Dominique Derain
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
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 'La Plante Chassey' - 2018
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' - 2017
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 411110
Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Mercurey wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Mercurey 'La Plante Chassey' from Winery Dominique Derain are 2012, 2015, 2011, 2008 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Dominique Derain

The winery offers 22 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 Winery Dominique Derain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 8500 of of France wines
In the top 3500 of of Mercurey wines
In the top 25000 of red wines
In the top 35000 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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An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

The appellations of Bourgogne

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The Mâcon plus appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...

The word of the wine: Animal

Generic smell of aromatic families reminiscent of fur, game, musk, civet, amber and sometimes unpleasant smells of wet hair. The old books on tasting give as an example of animal aroma the belly of hare.

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