Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2011

Although based in the heart of the Côte d’Or in Nuits St. Georges, Domaine Faiveley has substantial holdings in Mercurey.  They are the prime source for wines from this often overlooked part of Burgundy.  This village Mercurey is overflowing with charming red fruit–dare I say raspberries–underpinned by a hint of stoniness characteristic of the Côte Chalonnaise.  Its purity and freshness make it a perfect choice for current consumption.