Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands by Domaine Faiveley

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2024 to 2032.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Burghound reviewed 2022	2020	89/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, spice, earth, rose

Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk

A reliable Cote Chalonnaise monopole, juicy and savoury with red fruit, spice and supple tannins.

What it pairs with

Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.
Saucisson de Lyon Find saucisson de lyon on TableJourney →
Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.

How to serve Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos des Myglands is a Faiveley monopole in Mercurey, a value benchmark from the Cote Chalonnaise.

1934: Faiveley acquired the Mercurey monopole

Facts

Producer: Domaine Faiveley · visiting guide
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification: Premier Cru (Mercurey, AOC)
Oak: Around 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 30 to 55 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1934

Frequently asked about Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands

What does Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A reliable Cote Chalonnaise monopole, juicy and savoury with red fruit, spice and supple tannins.

When should I drink Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands?

Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.

What grapes are in Mercurey Premier Cru Clos des Myglands?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Mercurey, AOC).

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