Pale amber colour though there’s still some redness at the core. Estery and leathery nose that retains sweetness and a high-tone fruit element. Plenty of acidity and a rather slender figure to be sure, but the texture is still good and there is a more-than interesting length. A wine that is still alive and despite the acidity becoming dominant it is interesting and still quite drinkable – provided you keep away from the considerable sediment!
Faiveley Joseph
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2000 Faiveley Joseph Mercurey Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet
Medium-pale cherry red. The nose is a slightly dense cherry with higher floral tones. The palate has surprisingly full tannins – and they’re a little bitter too. Medium density fruit and fresh acidity. I have to say that this is not very charming, but will be probably be okay if served chilled on a hot summer day.