Picked this 2012 Monopole with some trepidation at a small Lexington Ave. wine merchant near 27th St and paid $22.95. Know and respect Faiveley, but had not tasted this bottling before.
Light red tint, with subtle brownish hues at the edge; but no barnyard or sous-bois yet, if ever.
Roasted red fruits on the nose and mild spiciness/pepper.
Still a good entry level red Burgundy in the more affordable end of the price range.
Lovely at 7-8 years, definitely red/yellow cherry flavors, but not intense, typical for vintage and appellation it seems to me. Lacks acidity, bold structure, however mild tannins on finish are pleasant.
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2012 Faiveley Mercurey Clos Rond
2/13/2020 - David Lincoln Ross wrote: 85 Points
Picked this 2012 Monopole with some trepidation at a small Lexington Ave. wine merchant near 27th St and paid $22.95. Know and respect Faiveley, but had not tasted this bottling before.
Light red tint, with subtle brownish hues at the edge; but no barnyard or sous-bois yet, if ever.
Roasted red fruits on the nose and mild spiciness/pepper.
Still a good entry level red Burgundy in the more affordable end of the price range.
Lovely at 7-8 years, definitely red/yellow cherry flavors, but not intense, typical for vintage and appellation it seems to me. Lacks acidity, bold structure, however mild tannins on finish are pleasant.
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