Domaine Marchand Freres
Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Faconnieres 2020
| Denomination | AOC Morey Saint-Denis Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | In barriques for 1 year. |
Description
Still red Burgundy, 14% ABV, produced by Domaine Marchand Fréres. 100% Pinot Noir, 2020 vintage. A Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Faconnieres that embodies the elegance and complexity of Burgundian Pinot Noir. Alcoholic fermentation in tanks, malolactic fermentation in barrels, and aging in barriques for 1 year. The bouquet is divided between black fruits such as blackcurrant and blueberry and red fruits such as cherry, with notes of blackthorn, bramble, violet, clove, licorice, and fruit brandy. With age, it often evokes leather, moss, and game. Bright ruby color with purple highlights. On the palate, it is well-structured and balanced between strong body and expressive fruit.
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Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Undeniably, the work of building up a profitable wine business was shouldered prematurely by youg Pierre who, before his death in 1871, had a son François, born in 1848, who eventually took over the vineyard.
Afterwards came François'son François-Joseph, know by Joseph, who was succeded by Emilie, father of Claude the present owner. In 1983, the property grew to include an 18 th century winegrower's house located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin.
Since 1999, Denis, Claude's second son, has taken over from his father. Read more
| Name | Marchand Freres Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Faconnieres 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Morey Saint-Denis AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Domaine Marchand Freres |
| Yield per hectare | 40 Hl / ha |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in tank. Malolactic fermentation in barrel. |
| Aging | In barriques for 1 year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |