Mercurey, a village and appellation in the Cote Chalonnaise, is a fine source for well-priced authentic Burgundy. The high-quality Nuits-St. Georges-based négociant, Faiveley, has significant holdings in this part of Burgundy and is a fabulous source for the wines from Mercurey. The warmth of the 2009 vintage imparted a purity of ripe fruit to accompany the finely etched mineral-tinged flavors. To their credit, Faiveley has changed its style to make their wines more approachable when young. The change is noticeable in this Mercurey, which is a joy to drink now. This easy-to-recommend wine is a terrific introduction to real Burgundy.
