Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Les Clos du Roy 2022

Of all the Premier Cru Burgundy we have sold this year, none have been under $100 and none from a more famous producer. More to the point, non-cru Burgundy are now commanding asking prices similar of this Faiveley and that's why we call this wine the best value Premier Cru Burgundy in Australia. The local wine scribes often compare local pinots to that of premier Cru Burgundy, well here's your chance to buy the real deal without forking out the big bucks.

''Aromas of plums, spices, incense and soil tones, framed by a touch of toasty new oak, a medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety wine that’s fleshy and concentrated, with fine, powdery tannins and lively acids. This is an enveloping, gourmand wine from a 2.6-hectare parcel.'' 93 Points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate Magazine (Previous Vintage Review)

"It's a terrific set of wines from Domaine Faiveley, with lower alcohol and lower pHs than in 2019 but with incredible concentration and purity. Everything reviewed here comes warmly recommended." William Kelley, Wine Advocate Magazine

The Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru 'Le Clos du Roy' 2022 is from a small parcel, known as a 'clos', which formerly belonged to the Kings of France. It was considered as one of the appellation's best parcels and was purchased by the Faiveley family in 1971.  The 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.