In the glass
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
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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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
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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
- 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
Scores
- Burghound 89 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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).