Domaine Meix Foulot Mercurey Rouge
Burgundian Pinot Noir
£31.95
Intense and complex on the nose with the traditional array of red fruit aromas (cherries, raspberries, redcurrants). The oak is smooth and subtle. When young, the wine, enriched by these fruity flavors, is harmoniously balanced by a perceptible yet delicate tannic structure but, after a few years' ageing, the tannins will soften and the fruit ripen.
This wine is made from a blend of wines from different Mercurey terroirs, which is re-assessed each year, a few months before bottling. The diversity of the Domaine's terroirs allows Meix Foulot to produce consistent, harmonious wines year in, year out.
40% of the wine is aged in vat to preserve the freshness of the fruit and 60% in barrels (aged from 2-5 years) to complete the palette of aromas.
Ideal with (when enjoyed young), it pairs well with all grilled white and red meats and cheese. (When more mature), it reveals its richness when served with marinated, stewed red meat, and is always perfect with a platter of cheese.
Open the bottle one hour before serving to allow the fruit aromas to develop to the full.
Domaine Le Meix Foulot is a historic family estate in Mercurey, in Burgundy’s Côte Chalonnaise, run by Agnès Dewé de Launay, whose family has owned the domaine for over two centuries. Spanning around 20 hectares, the vineyards are planted predominantly to Pinot Noir, with a small proportion of Chardonnay. The estate is known for its strong focus on terroir expression, sustainable vineyard practices, and low yields, producing wines that combine purity of fruit, structure, and ageing potential.