Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2012

Domaine Faiveley, though based in Nuits-St. Georges in the heart of the Côte d’Or, has always had a strong presence in Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise.  Indeed, they own the entire Clos des Myglands, a Premier Cru vineyard, making it a monopole, a rarity in Burgundy where vineyard ownership is usually divided among many growers. For me the Clos des Myglands always delivers more than its appellation suggests, I suspect because Faiveley views it as a signature wine for them.  The 2012 is no exception.  It combines the bright red cherry-like fruitiness and the classic stony firmness of the Côte Chalonnaise.  Quite intense, yet not heavy, it has a purity and refinement.  This is another great introduction to the charms of red Burgundy that you can savor and enjoy this winter.