François Raquillet

Les Vasées Mercurey 1er Cru Pinot Noir

9.140 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Mercurey, Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

The comic sans MS master of Mercurey does it again. His 14’s absolutely thrash. Hugely expressive nose. Big cherry, lipstick like intensity, lovely sous bois, such purity to the aromas. Cherry flower. Just pungent aromas. Juicy and complex with sour tangy mid season cherries and dazzling purity and freshness. Balanced and so much great acidity. Amazingly refined wine that is open now but has so much more to say. Good complexity and a lovely earthy sweetness. Long.

The comic sans MS master of Mercurey does it again. His 14’s absolutely thrash. Hugely expressive nose. Big cherry, lipstick like intensity, lovely sous bois, such purity to the aromas. Cherry flower. Just pungent aromas. Juicy and complex with sour tangy mid season cherries and dazzling purity and freshness. Balanced and so much great acidity. Amazingly refined wine that is open now but has so much more to say. Good complexity and a lovely earthy sweetness. Long.

Nov 12th, 2019
Chip Hughes

All the freshness and lift of ‘17, matched to raspberry, roasted game bird, spice and a fair bit of tannin. Maybe not as deep and expressive as his 1er Veleys, but fantastic nonetheless.

All the freshness and lift of ‘17, matched to raspberry, roasted game bird, spice and a fair bit of tannin. Maybe not as deep and expressive as his 1er Veleys, but fantastic nonetheless.

Oct 21st, 2019
Heidi von der Mehden

Very fruity. Not as bold as I would’ve expected

Very fruity. Not as bold as I would’ve expected

Dec 10th, 2018
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Big, boisterous somewhat wild and untamed nose of wild berries, some sour cherrie, mashed flowers and some sweet violets. Great nose albeit needs 20 minutes to integrate. Terrific freshness and acidity with ample sweetness and detail. Nice structure that suggests 3/5 years this could improve. Lovely wine and Raquillet is a master of Mercurey.

Big, boisterous somewhat wild and untamed nose of wild berries, some sour cherrie, mashed flowers and some sweet violets. Great nose albeit needs 20 minutes to integrate. Terrific freshness and acidity with ample sweetness and detail. Nice structure that suggests 3/5 years this could improve. Lovely wine and Raquillet is a master of Mercurey.

Oct 29th, 2017
Matthew Cohen

Wow. Great wine. Licorice. Fruit. Bought from Fass selections.

Wow. Great wine. Licorice. Fruit. Bought from Fass selections.

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Clean and fresh. Great acid and freshness. Needs time. Excellent purity.

Clean and fresh. Great acid and freshness. Needs time. Excellent purity.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2014
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Nose of aromatic fresh cherries. Lots of them. Wet earth. Love Raquillet 1er Cru's. Palate is elegant, fresh, pure and chArmingly rustic with elegant tannins. Terrific fruit and intensity. Great wine. Sour cherry finish. Nice complexity already.

Nose of aromatic fresh cherries. Lots of them. Wet earth. Love Raquillet 1er Cru's. Palate is elegant, fresh, pure and chArmingly rustic with elegant tannins. Terrific fruit and intensity. Great wine. Sour cherry finish. Nice complexity already.

Aug 31st, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

AmAzing fruit quality. Dark and ripe. Juicy and clean. Cru always shows early. Winter 16/17. So juicy and pure. So pure. Earthy and mineral finish. So clean.

AmAzing fruit quality. Dark and ripe. Juicy and clean. Cru always shows early. Winter 16/17. So juicy and pure. So pure. Earthy and mineral finish. So clean.

Mar 3rd, 2016
Adam Knoerzer

Despite its youth, this bottle has pure fruit, some definite earthiness, and clear acid. The finish is a little simple, maybe, but that's really the only knock I have, especially considering the price.

Despite its youth, this bottle has pure fruit, some definite earthiness, and clear acid. The finish is a little simple, maybe, but that's really the only knock I have, especially considering the price.

Dec 30th, 2015
Amy Huson

Notes of baked fruit and a little prune, very elegant, tannins are soft and well integrated, long length, wonderful!

Notes of baked fruit and a little prune, very elegant, tannins are soft and well integrated, long length, wonderful!

Oct 14th, 2015