{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-mercurey-1er-cru-le-clos-du-roy-2024","title":"Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos du Roy' 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWine runs deep in the Faiveley family’s blood, as they have been deeply rooted in Bourgogne, its history, and its culture for almost two centuries now. Their values have remained unchanged over the last seven generations and are based on a deep attachment to the Bourgogne region, an instinctive passion for the terroirs, and an innate respect for man and his work. Today they are one of the largest owners in Burgundy, with holdings spreading from the Côte de Nuits to the Côte Chalonnaise, featuring polished, collectible reds and whites with exceptionally high ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis small parcel, known as a ‘clos’, formerly belonged to the Kings of France. It was considered one of the appellation’s best parcels and was purchased by the Faiveley family in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlot: 2.54 ha. Benefiting from a south-south-west exposure, its cool, compact clay-limestone soil composed of white marl has the advantage of warming up quickly, imparting fine tannins worthy of the great villages of the Côte de Nuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe defining feature of 2024 was persistent rainfall from early in the year. Aside from a brief cold spell in mid-January, spring was exceptionally wet—April (9 rainy days), May (23), and June (17)—making it the 4th wettest since 1959, especially in northern areas. Temperatures remained below seasonal norms. Budburst occurred in early April, with flowering by mid-June. Drier, sunnier weather in July and August enabled slow, even ripening. Veraison began around August 15 under favorable conditions. Harvest took place in mild weather, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. A rare warm north wind (Sept 16–19) concentrated sugars in the grapes. Overall, the season combined high rainfall, cool temperatures, and a gradual, balanced maturation cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe wines are pumped over twice daily in order to extract color, tannins and aromas from the skin of the grapes. After a 15 to 19 day vatting period, the alcoholic fermentation is complete. The free-run wine is run off using a gravity system whilst the marc is pressed slowly and gently in order to extract an exceptionally pure press wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe nose exudes small red fruits combined with notes of oak and spice. The palate offers good balance, rich aromas and delicate tannins resulting in a very distinctive wine with exceptional aromatic persistency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Faiveley","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":67927276322925,"sku":"NEGNWPR1D326","price":116.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1421\/5622\/files\/DF-Mercurey-Le-Clos-Du-Roy-1er-Cru-00-RG.jpg?v=1793642889","url":"https:\/\/worldwine.com.au\/products\/domaine-faiveley-mercurey-1er-cru-le-clos-du-roy-2024","provider":"World Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}