Domaine François RaquilletMercurey Les Chazeaux
Red wine
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 Les Chazeaux from the Domaine François Raquillet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey Les Chazeaux of Domaine François Raquillet in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey Les Chazeaux
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey Les Chazeaux
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey Les Chazeaux
The Mercurey Les Chazeaux of Domaine François Raquillet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), paupiettes in a casserole with cream or forest rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine François Raquillet's Mercurey Les Chazeaux.
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 Les Chazeaux from Domaine François Raquillet are 2016
Informations about the Domaine François Raquillet
The Domaine François Raquillet is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Côte Chalonnaise to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côte Chalonnaise
The Côte Chalonnaise is a wine-growing region in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy, eastern France. It is composed of five key communes, separated from each other by only a few kilometres. From North to South, they are: Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. It takes its name from the commune of Chalon-sur-Saône.
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.
The word of the wine: Paille (wine of)
A sweet wine obtained by passerillage after harvesting bunches of grapes placed on racks or hung in well-ventilated premises.
