2013 vintage. The Premier Cru "Clos du Roi" (or sometimes spelled "Roy") is considered by many the best vineyard in Mercurey. 2013 was a challenging vintage in many respects, but this is delicious. Intriguing nose with coffee beans and cherries, intertwined with floral and herbal impressions. Very fresh in the mouth, with juicy sour cherries, subtle spices, and a slightly rustic tannic backbone. Very good length. No signs of fatigue, I wouldn't be surprised to see this holding up well for another decade. Abv. 13%.
2013 vintage. The Premier Cru "Clos du Roi" (or sometimes spelled "Roy") is considered by many the best vineyard in Mercurey. 2013 was a challenging vintage in many respects, but this is delicious. Intriguing nose with coffee beans and cherries, intertwined with floral and herbal impressions. Very fresh in the mouth, with juicy sour cherries, subtle spices, and a slightly rustic tannic backbone. Very good length. No signs of fatigue, I wouldn't be surprised to see this holding up well for another decade. Abv. 13%.
Nov 14th, 2024
Red berries, bit of forest floor, nice finish
Red berries, bit of forest floor, nice finish
Apr 6th, 2019
Superb for €33 at this young age 91-92 going 94
🍷 Shimmering clear garnet cherry w/ light brick
👃 Smokey soggy earthy red cherry, spiced blackberry, farmyard, wet clay, loamy limestone & mint w/ strawberry - yummy aromas 😍
👄 Med dry earthy body of red cherry, blackberry, strawberry & dates in med acidity
🎯 Long red fruit & blackberry earthy w/ a dry prune date linger
Superb for €33 at this young age 91-92 going 94
🍷 Shimmering clear garnet cherry w/ light brick
👃 Smokey soggy earthy red cherry, spiced blackberry, farmyard, wet clay, loamy limestone & mint w/ strawberry - yummy aromas 😍
👄 Med dry earthy body of red cherry, blackberry, strawberry & dates in med acidity
🎯 Long red fruit & blackberry earthy w/ a dry prune date linger
Feb 27th, 2018
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
