Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 'Clos du Roy' 2024 catena-zapata very old vines in mineral-rich

very old vines in mineral-rich red slate soil

The texture is fine

The wine is aged in barrel for 14 months prior to bottling

using the same methods of cultivation

A classic Pinot Gris from the region

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 'Clos du Roy' 2024 catena-zapata very old vines in mineral-richDomaine Faiveley is one of the biggest domaines (115ha) in Burgundy and, many would argue, one of the best. The change of generation, enhanced by the arrival of Bernard Hervet as Managing Director, is clear warning of the intention to dynamise the business. The most obvious change though is in the barrel cellar where the previous supplier has been dropped and replaced with Francois Freres, Taransaud and three other coopers. Old style Faiveley wines