Winery Philippe d'ArgenvalMercurey Clos du Roi 1er Cru
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Food and wine pairings with Mercurey Clos du Roi 1er Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Mercurey Clos du Roi 1er Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Mercurey Clos du Roi 1er Cru
The Mercurey Clos du Roi 1er Cru of Winery Philippe d'Argenval matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, veal blanquette burger or duck legs with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Philippe d'Argenval's Mercurey Clos du Roi 1er Cru.
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 Philippe d'Argenval
The Winery Philippe d'Argenval is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos du Roy' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos du Roy'
The wine region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos du Roy' is located in the region of Mercurey Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Chamirey or the Domaine Chanzy produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos du Roy' 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 du Roy' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, cranberry or leather.
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.
