Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey 1er Cru (Clos des Myglands, Burgundy, France) 2010

As I have reported recently, Faiveley has achieved an impressive turnaround in recent years, as these once hard and austere wines have become notably more generous and approachable. What is most admirable is that the general style has not swung to the other extreme–as pendulums are wont to do–but rather has settled at a balance point marked by outstanding proportionality and balance between openness and structure. This wine is relatively affordable in the context of fine Burgundy from a top vintage, yet it shows the breed of an excellent house working at the top of its game, with fresh flavors of both red and black cherries as well as subtle backnotes of spices, leather and toast. Ready to enjoy now with food, this will surely improve for another five years.