Description

La Favorite” is a parcel selection from the Mercurey 1er Cru “Le Clos du Roy” produced from vines situated high up on the South-East facing hillside. As of the we have harvested, vinified and aged separately this wine in order to produce an outstanding Cte Chalonnaise wine. Why is it called “La Favorite”? When King Henri IV besieged the Chteau de Montaigu in Mercurey, he was accompanied by his Favorite, Gabrielle d’Estre.Whilst the royal troops besieged the walls, the King visited Givry and fell in love with its wines. As for Gabrielle d’Estre, she preferred the Mercurey… 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.