2005 - 2010 - Mercurey - Meursault

Box of 2 bottles - 1 Mercurey 2005 - 1 Meursault 2010 - (75cl)

Mercurey 2005 - Domaine Aujoux - (75cl)

Meursault 2010 Les Tillets blanc  - Domaine Carré - (75cl)

**"A trip to Burgundy in two sips. ** Discover our exceptional box: a robust and elegant red Mercurey 2005, and a refined and complex white Meursault 2010. The ideal gift for lovers of great wines."

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Description: Mercurey 2005 - Domaine Aujoux:

The Mercurey 2005 from Domaine Aujoux is a red wine from the Mercurey appellation, located in Burgundy. This vintage, harvested during a generally appreciated vintage, offers a typical expression of Pinot Noir and the Mercurey terroir.

The Terroir and the Grape Variety

Mercurey: This appellation, located south of the Côte de Beaune, offers red wines with aromas of red fruits, spices and sometimes animal notes. The soils, composed of marl and limestone, give the wines a certain minerality.

Pinot Noir: An emblematic grape variety of Burgundy, Pinot Noir gives rise to elegant and complex wines, often with delicate aromas.

The 2005 Vintage

The 2005 vintage is generally considered a very good year in Burgundy. The climatic conditions were favorable, offering balanced wines, with a beautiful maturity of the fruits and a good acidity.

Domaine Aujoux

Domaine Aujoux is an estate recognized for the quality of its wines. The winemakers of Domaine Aujoux work in accordance with tradition and favor traditional vinification to preserve the expression of the terroir.

Tasting Notes (estimated)

Visual aspect: Ruby red color, with garnet reflections.

Nose: Complex and elegant nose, offering aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry), spices (black pepper, clove), undergrowth and sometimes animal notes (leather).

Palate: Full and fleshy mouth, with silky tannins and a beautiful acidity. The flavors are concentrated, with notes of red fruits, spices and earth. The finish is long and persistent, with a beautiful minerality.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Mercurey 2005 will pair wonderfully with:

Grilled red meats: prime rib, leg of lamb.

Game: wild boar, venison.

Mature cheeses: comté, époisses.

In summary, this Mercurey 2005 from Domaine Aujoux is an elegant and complex red wine, typical of the appellation. It offers a beautiful expression of Pinot Noir and the Mercurey terroir. This wine, having had time to improve, should offer a pleasant tasting with complex aromas and an evolved material.

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Description: The Meursault Les Tillets Domaine Carré 2010

The Meursault Les Tillets Domaine Carré 2010 is a white wine from one of the most prestigious crus of Burgundy: Meursault. This wine, produced by Domaine Carré, offers a unique expression of the terroir and the vintage.

The Terroir and the Grape Variety

Meursault: This appellation is renowned for its elegant and complex white wines, dominated by Chardonnay. The Meursault soils, rich in limestone, give the wines a characteristic minerality.

Les Tillets: This climate, located on the heights of Meursault, produces more structured and complex wines than those from lower climates.

Chardonnay: This noble grape variety, at the origin of this wine, brings aromas of white fruits (pear, peach), white flowers (hawthorn) and mineral notes (flint, gunflint).

The 2010 Vintage

The 2010 vintage is considered a very good year in Burgundy. The climatic conditions were ideal, offering balanced wines, with a beautiful maturity of the fruits and a good acidity.

The Style of Domaine Carré

Domaine Carré is known for producing expressive wines, faithful to their terroir. The wines of this estate are often characterized by great finesse, elegance and aromatic complexity.

Tasting Notes

Visual Appearance: Pale yellow color, bright with green reflections.

Nose: Complex and elegant nose, offering aromas of ripe white fruits (pear, peach), white flowers (hawthorn), brioche, hazelnut and mineral notes (flint).

Palate: Ample and unctuous mouth, with a beautiful structure. The flavors are concentrated, with notes of white fruits, honey and butter. The finish is long and persistent, with a beautiful minerality.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Meursault Les Tillets 2010 will pair wonderfully with:

Noble fish: turbot, lobster, scallops.

Poultry in sauce: chicken with cream, poultry with morels.

Mature cheeses: comté, époisses.

In summary, this Meursault Les Tillets Domaine Carré 2010 is an exceptional white wine, both complex and elegant. It offers a magnificent expression of the Meursault terroir and the 2010 vintage.