Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)
Clos Rochette Mercurey Chardonnay
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; Bastille Day, 14 July 2021 at Café Capriccio, Albany, NY
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany; Bastille Day, 14 July 2021 at Café Capriccio, Albany, NY
Jul 14th, 2021
This wine’s sat in the cellar for some time now, avoiding opening for no real reason other than little interest in this corner of Burgundy. Well, more fool me, as this was a joy to drink, truly joyous Chardonnay that could hold a candle to many a pricier wine from the Côte de Beaune. The nose is gorgeous, with that delightful medley of burnt butter, lemon rind, cinnamon and wet stone, while the palate adds melon and flecks of vanilla to the mix. It’s saline, harmonious and finishes sneaky long. Wish I had another few of these in that neglected corner of the cellar!
This wine’s sat in the cellar for some time now, avoiding opening for no real reason other than little interest in this corner of Burgundy. Well, more fool me, as this was a joy to drink, truly joyous Chardonnay that could hold a candle to many a pricier wine from the Côte de Beaune. The nose is gorgeous, with that delightful medley of burnt butter, lemon rind, cinnamon and wet stone, while the palate adds melon and flecks of vanilla to the mix. It’s saline, harmonious and finishes sneaky long. Wish I had another few of these in that neglected corner of the cellar!
1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2023
Citrus oil, med body, flinty, orchard fruit, excellent QPR 😋
Citrus oil, med body, flinty, orchard fruit, excellent QPR 😋
Nov 29th, 2020