DOMAINE FAIVELEY MERCUREY 1ER CLOS DES MYGLANDS MONOPOLE 2023

Domaine Faiveley – Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Monopole (Burgundy) – Description

General Profile

1. Producer: Domaine Faiveley
2. Appellation: Mercurey 1er Cru (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France)
3. Vineyard: Clos des Myglands (Monopole – exclusively owned by the estate)
4. Grape: Pinot Noir
5. Type: Red wine
6. Aging: Typically 12–15 months in French oak (about 30% new oak)

Terroir & Vineyard

Clos des Myglands is a Premier Cru single vineyard (clos) covering about 6 hectares, planted on clay-limestone soils rich in iron. The vineyard benefits from favorable exposure, allowing optimal ripening of the grapes.

As a monopole, it is entirely owned and managed by Domaine Faiveley, which ensures consistent style and quality.

Style & Character

This wine represents a structured and slightly powerful expression of Pinot Noir, with both elegance and depth:

1. Aromas:
2. Black cherry, cassis, raspberry, violet, with notes of spice, oak, and light smokiness
3. Palate:
4. Medium to full-bodied, generous and concentrated, with velvety tannins and a rounded texture
5. Finish:
6. Long, balanced, and warm, often showing mineral freshness and subtle spice

Overall, it combines Burgundian finesse with a slightly more robust, earthy Mercurey character.

Aging Potential

1. Typically drinkable within 5–10 years, depending on the vintage
2. Better vintages can age longer, developing notes of leather, forest floor, and spice

Food Pairing

Pairs well with:

1. Roasted or grilled meats (beef, duck, game)
2. Mushroom dishes and earthy cuisine
3. Aged cheeses