Intensely coloured, fresh reds with a deep purple robe, firm tannins and a taut palate with marked acidity. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spice, violet and floral notes. A distinctive, identity-driven variety. Star of the Tierra de León DO, it excels as a single variety, producing unique reds from Castile-León. A native black grape of Spain's León province in Castile-León.

Informations about the Winery Le Cercle des Vins

The winery offers 5 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.2.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Mercurey in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Le Cercle des Vins is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 300000 of of France wines

In the top 300 of of Mercurey wines

In the top 600000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Mercurey

Red capital of the Côte chalonnaise: signature Pinot Noir as king red (~80%) - deep ruby with notes of cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and violet, evolving to leather, undergrowth and spices with ageing, structured tannins and a fleshy finish, fine ageing aptitude. Chardonnay in ample whites (citrus, white flowers, almond, brioche). AOC (1936), ~640 ha over Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, limestone marls, 32 Premiers Crus (Clos du Roi, Clos l'Évêque).

The wine region of Burgundy

Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.