Domaine François RaquilletMercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Pinot Noir.
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 Veleys' Rouge of the Domaine François Raquillet is in the top 40 of wines of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Velley'.
Taste structure of the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge from the Domaine François Raquillet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge of Domaine François Raquillet in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge of Domaine François Raquillet in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, coffee or chocolate.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge
The Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge of Domaine François Raquillet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, duck breast with pepper sauce or rabbit stew the old fashioned way.
Details and technical informations about Domaine François Raquillet's Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge.
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 Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Rouge from Domaine François Raquillet are 2015, 2016, 2017, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine François Raquillet
The Domaine François Raquillet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Velley' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Velley'
The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Velley' is located in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine François Raquillet or the Domaine Tupinier-Bautista produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Velley' 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 Velley' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, cranberry or red 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.
News related to this wine
An overview of the Rully appellation
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The appellations of Bourgogne
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The appellations of Bourgogne
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The word of the wine: Biodynamics
Biodynamic farming method initiated by Rudolf Steiner which forbids all chemical treatments based on synthetic products. Biodynamics is based on the interaction between the movements of the planets and the development of plants and uses preparations based on organic and mineral materials.
