What grape is mercury?

Pinot Noir grape
Mercurey is a village in the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region of Burgundy. It is one of the five communal titles of the Chalonnaise and produces predominantly red wines from the Pinot Noir grape variety.

What is France’s most famous wine?

A BORDEAUX RED Bordeaux is France’s most famous wine region and the reference point for Cabernet Sauvignon. But there’s actually more Merlot (66%) in Bordeaux’s vineyards overall than Cabernet (22.5%). This wine’s blend mirrors that, and its black- and red-currant flavors and aroma are equally classic.

Where is mercurey in Burgundy?

Côte Chalonnaise
Mercurey, situated in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise (12 kilometres from Chalon-sur-Saône) is one the foremost appellations of Bourgogne.

What kind of wine is Meursault?

Chardonnay
Meursault wine is one of the finest white wines in Burgundy. The wines of Meursault celebrate the name of Chardonnay. Meursault’s vineyard opens a golden door, that of “La Côte des Blancs” in Burgundy, south of Beaune, between Volnay and Puligny-Montrachet.

What is Rose Pinot Noir?

Rosé of Pinot Noir is created by juicing Pinot Noir grapes & then allowing the juice to soak with the skins for a very short period. As soon as the juice begins to take on the beautiful pink color, the skins are removed & the juice is allowed to ferment, creating this delicious rosé.

Who is mercurey?

The name is thought to have been derived from the Roman God Mercury, who in Roman mythology was a messenger for the Gods, as well as the God of trade and abundance, and patron of travellers.

Why is Meursault so expensive?

A Meursault grower sets his price according to the region’s reputation, whatever the individual wine’s quality. High price in this case is not a matter of scarcity. There is more white wine made in Meursault than in any other village of Burgundy’s prestigious Cote d’Or.