Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roi 2019
Burgundy
Red
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92/100
Robert Parker
"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
A perfect accompaniment to a pot-au-feu, a filet mignon with mushrooms or a chocolate cake.
Château de Chamirey
Mercurey
Expert opinion
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
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
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
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
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
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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