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.
Domaine Faiveley, Mercurey Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2012
By Michael Apstein