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

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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).

Features

Estate

Château de Chamirey

Cuvée

1er Cru Clos du Roi

Vintage

2019

Designation

Mercurey 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Premier Cru "Clos du Roi" comprises 4 contiguous plots (3.089 hectares). The oldest vines were planted in 1970, the youngest in 2002. The hillside faces South/South-West, and has a concave shape with more chalky ends. The soil is dark brown.

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Harvested 100% de-stemmed, after filling the vat, a 4- to 6-day pre-fermentation cold maceration at 10°C helps extract color from the skins. Natural fermentation then starts at 24°C, rising to 31°C in its final phase. Phenolic compounds are extracted by punching down, the intensity and number of which vary according to the quality of the grapes and therefore the vintage. Post-fermentation maceration helps soften the tannins.

Breeding

100% in 228-litre oak barrels, 70% new

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful deep ruby colour

Nose

The first nose presents a lovely fruity bouquet of blackcurrants and blackberries, followed by floral and spicy notes (pepper).

Mouth

On the palate, the tannins are completely melted, in perfect balance with the acidity and roundness. Great finesse on the palate, with a slightly licorice finish. Energy and complexity.

Serve

AT 15-16°C

Apogée

2019-2024

Drink before

2034

Guard

10 to 20 years

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

A perfect accompaniment to a pot-au-feu, a filet mignon with mushrooms or a chocolate cake.

Château de Chamirey

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Mercurey

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

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.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2021) 92/100 (Wonderful wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

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

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

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

Domaine noté (guide 2022) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

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

Wine Enthusiast

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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Note and review by M. RICHARD W. Published on 02/01/2023

Wine that needs decanting to release its aromas, otherwise the alcohol takes over. Overpriced for its quality

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Note and review by M. MICHEL K. Published on 19/05/2023

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