Winery Dufouleur Fréres - Mercurey Preimer Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'

Winery Dufouleur Fréres Mercurey Preimer Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'

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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 Preimer Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' of Winery Dufouleur Fréres is a red wine from the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' 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 Preimer Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' from the Winery Dufouleur Fréres

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mercurey Preimer Cru 'Clos L'Evêque' of Winery Dufouleur Fréres in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Dufouleur Fréres's Mercurey Preimer Cru 'Clos L'Evêque'.

Grape varieties
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.

Informations about the Winery Dufouleur Fréres

The winery offers 69 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Dufouleur Fréres is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 85000 of of France wines
In the top 20000 of of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque'

The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' is located in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château d'Etroyes or the Domaine Gouffier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos L'Evêque' 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 'Le Clos L'Evêque' often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of pepper, minerality or cherry.


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: Tears

Traces left by the wine on the sides of the glass when it is shaken or tilted.

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