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Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru La Mission Monopole 2012

Burgundy

White

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14,5/20

RVF

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16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

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16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

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15,5/20

Gault & Millau

"Its acidic appearance hides a full, voluminous wine, this wine forms precious, airy aromatic undulations. The emphasis is on minerality with a hint of fruit and flowers, and we're in awe of its sensory aptitude." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau)

Features

Estate

Château de Chamirey

Cuvée

1er Cru La Mission Monopole

Vintage

2012

Designation

Mercurey 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

East-facing, on a rocky limestone terrace just above the "Clos du Roi" Premier Cru.

Viticulture

reasoned viticulture with limited use of chemical treatments, meticulous work in the vineyard, small yields and the quest for optimal ripening. The average age of the estate's vines is 35 years.

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels.

Breeding

in oak barrels, 30% of which are new

Alcohol content

13 %

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

golden color with green highlights

Nose

fresh, with aromas of eucalyptus, spices, white pepper and hints of ivy leaf

Mouth

powerful, long and elegant, with notes of dried fruit

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

to be enjoyed with exceptional dishes: noble shellfish (crab, lobster, crayfish...)

Château de Chamirey

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Mercurey

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Domain rated (2022 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Freshness and elegance. A minty finish with a hint of minerality. Lively, straightforward and complex, it has a lovely, accomplished style. The best Mercurey premier cru blanc of our blind tastings.

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

Domain rated (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.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

Its acidic appearance conceals a full-bodied, voluminous wine that forms precious, airy aromatic ripples. The emphasis is on minerality, with a hint of fruit and flowers, and we admire its sensory aptitude.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)

Domain rated (guide 2022) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains 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

Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16,5/ 20

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