Domaine du Meix Foulot, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Chateau de Montaigu Monopole, 2010 Freisa and Friends and that unmistakable crack of

and that unmistakable crack of black pepper the grape is famous for

silkier soils than neighboring crus

This approach yields wines of remarkable depth and authenticity with good aging potential

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Domaine du Meix Foulot, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Chateau de Montaigu Monopole, 2010 Freisa and Friends and that unmistakable crack ofAffordable back vintage Burgundy genuinely exists, and Meix Foulot is where Flatiron goes to find it. While the rest of the market rushes the newest vintages out the door, this fiercely traditional Mercurey specialist's late arriving releases (imported by Neal Rosenthal) hit their ready to drink sweet spot just as they reach our shelves. Agnes de Launay runs the estate with virtually no new oak and not a single vine outside the village. The Clos du