Château du Val de MercyAuxey-Duresses
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 Auxey-Duresses from the Château du Val de Mercy
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Auxey-Duresses of Château du Val de Mercy in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Auxey-Duresses
Pairings that work perfectly with Auxey-Duresses
Original food and wine pairings with Auxey-Duresses
The Auxey-Duresses of Château du Val de Mercy matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, paupiettes à la mérignicaise or rabbit in sauce.
Details and technical informations about Château du Val de Mercy's Auxey-Duresses.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Auxey-Duresses from Château du Val de Mercy are 2008
Informations about the Château du Val de Mercy
The Château du Val de Mercy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Auxey-Duresses to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Auxey-Duresses
Discreet Cote de Beaune village west of Meursault: Pinot Noir reigns in red (~2/3) — ruby robe with notes of blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, redcurrant, raspberry, cherry, peony and smoke, signature tannic structure more solid and masculine evoking a light Pommard, ageing 5-10 years. Chardonnay as refined white complement (pale straw, fresh almond, hawthorn, citrus, reinette, biscuit and fine minerality). AOC (1937), 9 Premiers Crus, marl-limestone south slopes.
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.
The word of the wine: Draft liquor
Liqueur composed of sugar dissolved in wine, used for the dosage of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. It is also known as "liqueur d'expédition" or "liqueur de dosage".
