Château de Chamirey - Mercurey Clos de la Maladière 2017

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

The Devillard family has expanded beyond the borders of Burgundy with the purchase of Maison Rolet in the Jura. In Mercurey, Château de Chamirey remains the largest of their Burgundy estates, with 37 hectares, including 15 Premier Cru. A special feature of the estate is the table d'hôtes in the heart of the hamlet. A skilled technical team, with the arrival of a new cellar master, Carole Briffox, advised by oenologist Enrico Peyrone, constantly strives to improve work in the vines, in winemaking and in ageing, always in pursuit of excellence. After a particularly successful 2017, the estate has captured the full potential of 2018, its intensity but also its finesse. A step up in our hierarchy could be coming very soon.

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

About the wine:

Lovely, soft wine with a supple texture and round tannins. Delicate fruit and soft.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

A wine which offers a beautiful harmony between the nose (blackcurrant and caramel) and the mouth, round and supple. A flattering, pleasant and silky village.

About the domain :

Owned by the Devillard family, this emblematic estate developed its winegrowing activity in the 1930s, under the impetus of the Marquis de Jouennes. His heirs, Bertrand Devillard and his children Amaury and Aurore, now manage a vast 37-hectare vineyard.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

From a parcel with deep but well-drained soils, Mercurey Clos de la Maladière 2017 bursts 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.

About the domain :

As I've written before, the Devillard family's Château de Chamirey dominates Mercurey's geography, covering almost 39 hectares. Fortunately, the quality of their wines has made them a more than worthy ambassador for the appellation. Managing such a large area naturally presents challenges, but manager Enrico Peyron is to be congratulated on the progress he has made in adapting a large winery to a small-scale operation. Two harvest teams, for example, now operate independently: one in charge of whites, the other of reds. The 2018 vintage, which I tasted in Beaune, went very well at this address, delivering balanced, elegant reds and charming, expressive whites.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

Maladière is a fine, precise Pinot with well-adapted oak. Its texture offers an elegant style, perfect for a young village.

About the domain :

This majestic property in the hamlet of Chamirey has belonged to the Devillard family since 1934, and boasts a fine collection of parcels in Mercurey, including six premier crus. There's also a tasting room and a charming, much-appreciated gîte: a swimming pool awaits you at the foot of the Clos du Roi vines. The level of the 2019s is not homogeneous and, alas, follows the pattern of disappointments seen with the 2018 wines last year.

Wine Enthusiast