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Description of Domaine du Four Bassot
Domaine du Four Bassot, nestled in the heart of Burgundy, is renowned for its commitment to respectful viticulture and meticulous winemaking, aiming to best express the distinctive qualities of each plot. The estate produces wines with a deep respect for the terroir and a passion for the unique character of each grape variety.
Description of the Cuvée Mercurey Le Crêt Blanc
The Cuvée Mercurey Le Crêt Blanc is made from the Chardonnay grape variety, grown on the “Le Crêt” plot which is characterized by its limestone soil and good exposure. This specific terroir gives the wine a marked minerality and exemplary freshness. Carefully aged in oak barrels, this white wine combines aromatic richness and structural elegance, reflecting a perfect balance between fruity and woody notes.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This white Mercurey reveals a complex bouquet where aromas of white-fleshed fruits, such as pear and peach, mingle with floral touches and a light vanilla provided by barrel aging. The minerality of the terroir is also felt, adding a flinty dimension which ennobles the aromatic profile.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Chardonnay
- Profile: Mercurey Le Crêt Blanc is a well-balanced wine, offering refreshing acidity and roundness on the palate that make it both accessible and complex. The wood notes are well integrated, which allows it to maintain great freshness while having a structure suitable for aging.
- Aging Potential: With its excellent structure and balance, this wine can age gracefully, developing richer and more complex nuances over the years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
This Chardonnay is ideal to accompany seafood, fish dishes in sauce, or creamy cheeses. Its liveliness and complexity also make it an excellent choice for elaborate starters or gourmet salads.
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Burgundy
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is undoubtedly the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, it produced wine in greater quantities than any other country. Wine is ingrained in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. The diversity of French wines is due, in large part, to the country's wide variety of climates.