Mercurey Blanc Clos Rochette from Domaine Faiveley comes from a rare Chardonnay monopole on the slopes above the village. The expressive bouquet combines citrus, white flowers and ripe apple with gentle spice and subtle toasted notes. On the palate the wine opens with freshness and tension before broadening into a creamy, generous texture, supported by well‑judged oak. Lively acidity and a marked mineral character provide length and definition. This elegant, layered white is a superb match for seafood, fine fish, poultry or delicately spiced vegetarian dishes.
Oak ageing gives the wine freshness, roundness and a harmonious, finely structured style.
In Burgundy, near Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine Faiveley has carried a seven‑generation legacy since 1825. From the intricate climats of the Côte de Nuits to limestone slopes in the Côte Chalonnaise, the estate’s holdings read like a map of terroir, parcel stitched to parcel across prized villages and crus....
The Great Vertical Tasting: A wine through the mirror of time.
Anyone who compares wine across several vintages discovers its development in a particularly impressive way. A vertical tasting reveals how style, maturity, structure and aromas change over time – and helps to find the right vintage for personal taste or a special occasion.
The grape variety: Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a globally renowned white grape from Burgundy, capable of crisp, mineral, creamy or oak-aged styles. Its flavours range from citrus and apple to peach, butter, nuts and toast.
It pairs with seafood, chicken, creamy pasta, mushrooms, lobster and soft cheeses. Chardonnay is exciting because it can be beautifully simple or profoundly complex.
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