Winery Michel JuillotMercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge of the Winery Michel Juillot is in the top 10 of wines of Mercurey.
Taste structure of the Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge from the Winery Michel Juillot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge of Winery Michel Juillot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge of Winery Michel Juillot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, vanilla or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of plum, pepper or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge
The Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge of Winery Michel Juillot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, roast pork with onions and honey or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Michel Juillot's Mercurey Les Vignes de Maillonge.
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 Vignes de Maillonge from Winery Michel Juillot are 2015, 2017, 2013, 2011 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Michel Juillot
The Winery Michel Juillot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Mercurey to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
