Château de Chamirey : Mercurey 1er cru "Les Cinq" 2022

The balance and finesse of a Burgundy red wine

The estate

Owned by the Devillard family for 3 generations, Château de Chamirey came into the family fold in 1932. Today, the estate oversees 37 hectares of vines, making it the largest in Mercurey. Built on a rocky spur in the 18th century, Château de Chamirey enjoys a privileged location at the heart of the best terroirs of Mercurey in the Côte Chalonnaise. With a total of 6 Premier Crus, they are famous for their Premier Cru 'Clos des Ruelles' red monopoly and Premier Cru 'La Mission' white monopoly, the exceptional terroirs for which Château de Chamirey is renowned.

The wine

In view of the remarkable 2010 vintage, Bertrand, Amaury and Aurore Devillard, descendants of the Marquis de Jouennes, have decided to create an exceptional cuvée called 'Les Cinq'. To make this great wine, the best 228-litre Burgundy casks from the five red premiers crus of the Château de Chamirey estate are blended together. These wines all come from top-ranking Premier Crus in the village of Mercurey in Burgundy.

The vineyard

Château de Chamirey's Mercurey Premier Cru Les Cinq 2022 comes from top-quality terroirs in the heart of the village of Mercurey: Mercurey Premier Cru Les Ruelles - Monopole; Mercurey Premier Cru En Sazenay; Mercurey Premier Cru Clos du Roi; Mercurey Premier Cru Clos l'Evêque; Mercurey Premier Cru Champs-Martin.

Winemaking and ageing

To guarantee optimum quality, the grapes are harvested by hand. Once the harvest is complete, it is carefully sorted and then pressed in its entirety. After pressing, the juice is settled for 12 to 24 hours at a controlled temperature. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations of this Mercurey wine are then carried out in oak barrels. After fermentation, the wine is aged entirely in oak barrels before being transferred to stainless steel vats to complete the process.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Mercurey Premier Cru Les Cinq 2022 from Château de Chamirey

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a deep ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose releases aromas of red and black fruit as well as spicy and woody notes, in a complex bouquet.

Palate
The palate is balanced, presenting silky tannins and a fruity framework. It delights with its freshnes, which imparts a lovely length.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at a temperature of between 15 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing

Mercurey Premier Cru "Les Cinq" 2022 from Château de Chamirey pairs perfectly with red meats and roast chicken.  

Storage

This Burgundy wine can be laid down until 2030.