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2011 Paul Jacqueson Mercurey 1er Cru Les Naugues - France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey 1er Cru (10/27/2013)
Pours a lovely semitransparent cherry red.
Nose of cherries, menthol, forrest floor and baking spice.
Palate is cherries that is followed by a tidal wave of baking spices and some minerality on the finish. Acidity is med+ with medium tannins that were unobtrusive after a 2-hour decant. Short+ finish and not a lot of depth. Still very tasty and enjoyable, reminded me considerably of a well-made Anderson Valley PN but with a bit less fruit. 13% abv. My first glass was consumed much more quickly than usual – a good sign. Definitely a wine to enjoy and not to ponder, but when it’s so tasty, that’s certainly not a bad thing.
Note that at the 4 hour mark the cherry flavors morphed into cranberry and by the next morning (after sitting in the decanter) the fruit was tart red apples. (90 pts.)
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Not at all familiar with the producer, but purchased this on a lark after seeing the 2009 version recommended by winemakers Kevin Harvey and Andrew Morris. Really damned tasty for the money – cost me < $20 on sale and it would be a buy at twice the price. Yummy