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Mercurey
Mercurey AOC, a century-old name 

The Mercurey and Mercurey Premier Cru appellation d'origine contrôlée is one of the most important in the Côte Chalonnaise, near Chalon-sur-Saône, Burgundy. Mercurey wines have benefited from this appellation since 1923. The vineyards extend over the communes of Mercurey and Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu.

Mercurey vines are planted at an altitude of between 230 and 320 meters, on a terroir composed of limestone marl to the east and Jurassic structure and crystalline bedrock covered with sandstone to the west. The appellation's 630 hectares produce around 27,500 hectolitres of wine annually.

This terroir, which extends over just the two aforementioned communes, is now divided into 32 1er cru climats.

The other appellation is "Mercurey Villages", which in 2018 accounted for most of the area in production, i.e. 480 ha out of a total of 645. In the same year, Mercurey vines produced almost 29,500 hl. The breakdown is as follows:

- 540 ha of red wines, including 150 1er crus, made from Pinot noir grapes
- 105 ha of white Chardonnay, 15 under 1er cru appellation

To the north and south of AOC Mercurey, there are other highly reputed appellations: Rully, with its predominantly white wines, runs towards Chagny and the Côte de Beaune, while Givry and Buxy, on the bangs of the Côte Chalonnaise, look towards Cluny and the Mâconnais.

The Mercurey and Mercurey Premier Cru appellation produces red wines from Pinot Noir grapes, and to a lesser extent, 100% Chardonnay whites, two of Burgundy's flagship grape varieties. Mercurey reds are full-bodied, fruity and rich, while the whites have a fine minerality, with white flower notes characteristic of Chardonnay. Wine lovers will particularly appreciate the appeal of this appellation thanks to the products offered by Château de Chamirey.

In white, but especially in red

Pinot Noir gives Mercurey wines a ruby hue, evoking a palette of fruits such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry. As they mature, older Pinot Noirs also reveal an acrid aroma of tobacco or even cocoa beans.

Fleshy, red Mercurey wines are the perfect accompaniment to entrecote steak, and more generally, any fine piece of beef. But a dish of mutton in sauce, roast pork or simmered poultry will also do very well.

They can be served with soft or mature cheeses, starting at 14°C for a young wine, 16°C for an older one.

As for the Mercurey whites, the Chardonnay is spicy, with a flavor of thorny shrubs, hawthorn, acacia... It's mingled with nuts, hazelnuts and almonds, spiced with cinnamon and pepper...

These will subtly enhance grilled fish or fish in sauce, and more generally all types of seafood. They also go surprisingly well with more exotic Asian dishes. Cheese lovers will enjoy them with hard cheese specialties, as an aperitif for example. White Mercurey wines should be served between 11 and 13°C.

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Domaine Voarick - Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roy 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

92/100 Wine Enthusiast

pinot noir
intensity
filet mignon

"A beautiful, silky, rich Clos du Roy!

"Clos du Roy is probably the best-known of Mercurey's premier crus, and this licorice-tinged cuvée offers rich, unctuous flavors of black plum and blackberry, accented by hints of vanilla, cracked black pepper and smoke. Delicately tannic with a silky texture, this wine is accessible in its youth and should reach its peak until 2027." (Wine Enthusiast 2022)

Domaine Voarick - Mercurey 2018

chardonnay
delicate
chocolate

"A cuvée of pleasure, with floral and vanilla notes".

A very floral nose characterizes this Mercurey blanc, with notes of butter and vanilla on the palate, accompanied by fine lemony touches. Try it with a chocolate fondant...

Domaine Faiveley - Mercurey Vieilles Vignes 2022

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5/5 (1 review)

90/100 Robert Parker

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90/100 Tim Atkin

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90/100 Wine Spectator

(2020 vintage notes)
pinot noir
structured
ripe fruit
vanilla

"The power of Vieilles Vignes wrapped in a touch of vanilla".

Old Pinot Noir vines produce a wine of exceptional aromatic intensity, faithfully revealing the Mercurey terroir. On the palate, we find the ripe red berries typical of the appellation, with a touch of vanilla that adds delicacy. It will appeal to neophytes and will be greatly appreciated by enlightened wine lovers.

Domaine de Suremain - Mercurey 1er Cru 2021

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

92/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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90/100 Wine Spectator

pinot noir
elegant
rabbit with olives
1er cru

"The progress is remarkable and still places the 2021 in the appellation's top three (B+D)".

"It has an extra breed compared with Mercurey in the appellation communale. The palate is complex, racy and delicate". (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve). This Mercurey 1er cru, with its brilliant ruby color, reveals a highly aromatic nose of black fruit and floral notes, accompanied by minerality. Fine and elegant, the palate is generous and structured.

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey rouge 2021

15,5+/20 Jancis Robinson

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90/100 Decanter

pinot noir
wonder
chocolate pie

"Excellent introduction to the range"

"The Mercurey Village is an excellent introduction to the range, with pleasant raspberry and floral notes, without too much oak. The wine is a blend of grapes from ten different parcels and some declassified premier cru juice. The palate is fresh without being acidic, the tannins are firm and the wine is quite long. The grapes are mostly destemmed and fermented in vats before being aged for a year in barrels (for 70% of the wine, including 10% new barrels) and in vats." (Decanter 2022)

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru Clos l'Evêque 2021

93/100 Decanter

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93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

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88-91/100 Burghound

pinot noir
enveloping
vibrating
filet mignon

"Opulence and balance

"Clos l'Evêque is located in the northern part of Mercurey; the estate owns three parcels on the highest point of the appellation. The young vines have produced a ripe, generous wine with aromas of black plum, earth and smoke. The texture is dense and velvety, with a sensation of richness greater than elsewhere in this winery. The opulent fruit is well balanced by fresh acidity that carries the wine through to a persistent finish." (Decanter 2022).

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey blanc 2021

90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

chardonnay
freshness
white fruit
cheeses

"Pearl of Chardonnay

"After its pear and peach notes on the attack, we appreciate its long, refined and fresh allonge". (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve). It's an anthology of floral notes and white-fleshed fruit that opens up to us during tasting. This Mercurey is a very fine expression of Chardonnay, a rare pearl for the appellation since this grape variety accounts for only 15%.

Louis Jadot - Mercurey 1er cru Grand Clos Fortoul 2021

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4/5 (1 review)

pinot noir
elegant
seducer
rabbit with olives
1er cru

"Structure and generosity

Very fruity on the nose, this Mercurey 1er cru Grand Clos Fourtoul is supple and generous on the palate, fruity and elegant, with a fine structure. Pleasure and seduction await you during your tasting...

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roi 2019

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4/5 (2 reviews)

92/100 Robert Parker

pinot noir
enveloping
vibrating
filet mignon

"Layered and enveloping, Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roi 2019 is a medium- to full-bodied, velvety and vibrant wine evoking sweet berries, plums, orange zest and dried flowers. This is a particularly charming Clos du Roi that will offer a wide tasting window." (Wine Advocate 2021).

Bouchard Père & Fils - Mercurey 2018

pinot noir
fleshy
red meat

"Emblematic appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise".

The Côte Chalonnaise has a soil and climate similar to those of the Côte d'Or, of which it is the geological continuity, but with a different regularity and continuity in the profile of the hillsides. Among them, an emblematic appellation stands out: Mercurey, which produces aromatic, tasty wines of great conviviality.

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey En Pierrelet 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

15/20 RVF

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91/100 Robert Parker

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87-90/100 Burghound

chardonnay
textured
cep risotto

"Bright, clear gold. En Pierrelet is a little riper. The profile of this Chardonnay is incisive, fine and precise, little impacted by its ageing, seductive by its freshness too." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) A very fine terroir white.

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey Clos de la Maladière 2017

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4.5/5 (4 reviews)

15,5/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

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90/100 Robert Parker

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15/20 RVF

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1*Étoile Hachette

pinot noir
fleshy
elegant
poultry

" From a parcel with deep but well-drained soils, Mercurey Clos de la Maladière 2017 leaps from the glass with a rich bouquet of smoky berries, roasted espresso and grilled meats. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a fleshier, softer profile than other Mercurey cuvées and a more enveloping core of fruit." (Wine Advocate 2019)

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru Les Cinq 2015

94/100 Wine Enthusiast

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17/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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15/20 RVF

pinot noir
chocolate
rarity

"This wine is the essence of the Devillard family's five premier crus (they also vinify them separately). It brings out the essential Mercurey: rich, generous and with big, ripe red fruit. The tannins are there to allow this impressive wine to age. Drink from 2022." (Wine Enthusiast 2017). Thanks to the great 2010 vintage, the Devillard family decided to create this grand cuvée called "Les Cinq" by selecting the best parts of the five red Premiers Crus of the estate. Limited quantities available.

Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru La Mission Monopole 2017

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4.3/5 (15 reviews)

15,5/20 RVF

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91+/100 Robert Parker

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18,5/20 Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

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1*Étoile Hachette

chardonnay
black truffle risotto
1er cru
great wine

"This cuvée, made from vines planted in 1961 and 1997, won over seduced the tasters. Rich nose with notes of crème brûlée crème brûlée, caramel and a hint of smoke. The palate impresses with its power, fatness and nervous fruitiness, carried freshness on the finish. A great wine " (Bourgogne Aujourd'hui - Dec 2019 -Jan 2020)

Château d'Etroyes - Mercurey Les Velley 1er Cru 2015 (Magnum)

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3/5 (1 review)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

"This 2015 comes from young vines hand-harvested at the very beginning of September, destemmed and macerated for a fortnight. Its majestic ruby color blends red fruits (cherry and raspberry) with peppery notes, nuanced with vanilla, licorice and menthol. Harmony is already present on the palate: rich, full-bodied, supported by silky tannins and a persistent finish. Concentration and the nobility of the terroir are the hallmarks of this bottle made for laying down". ( Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)