Château de Chamirey - Mercurey 1er Cru La Mission Monopole 2017

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

The Devillard family has expanded beyond the borders of Burgundy by acquiring the Rolet estate in the Jura region. In Mercurey, the Château de Chamirey remains their largest Burgundy property, with 37 hectares, including 15 hectares of premier cru vineyards. The estate also offers a unique table d'hôte dining experience 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, is constantly striving to improve the work in the vineyards, vinification, and aging, always in pursuit of excellence. After a particularly successful 2017, the estate has managed to capture the full potential of the 2018 vintage, with its intensity but also its finesse. A step up in our hierarchy could be taken very soon.

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

About wine:

This cuvée, made from vines planted in 1961 and 1997, won over the tasters. It has a beautifully rich nose with notes of crème brûlée, caramel, and a hint of smoke. The palate impresses with its power, richness, and lively fruitiness carried by a fresh finish. A great wine!

Guide Hachette des vins

About wine:

Draped in gold, this wine releases intense aromas from the glass, blending fresh scents of bergamot and lychee with warmer notes of flambéed banana and vanilla. The palate is characterized by richness, density, and fullness, with a hint of acidity that enhances the fruit flavors. A bottle with character.

About the estate:

Owned by the Devillard family, this iconic estate developed its wine-growing business in the 1930s, under the leadership of the Marquis de Jouennes. His heirs, Bertrand Devillard and his children Amaury and Aurore, now run a vast 37-hectare vineyard.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

The Mercurey 1er Cru La Mission Blanc 2017 reveals a more reserved bouquet of pear, wheat toast, waxy citrus peel, and fresh peach. On the palate, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, silky and bright, although a little closed due to its recent bottling, ending with a salty finish. It comes from a sandy premier cru overlooking the Clos du Roi.

About the estate:

As I wrote previously, the Devillard family's Château de Chamirey dominates the Mercurey landscape, covering nearly 39 hectares. Fortunately, the quality of these wines now makes them a more than worthy ambassador for the appellation. Managing such a large area naturally presents challenges, but manager Enrico Peyron is to be commended for the progress he has made in adapting a large cellar to a small-scale operation. Two harvest teams, for example, now operate independently: one responsible for whites, the other for reds. The 2018 vintage, which I tasted in Beaune, turned out very well here, delivering balanced and elegant reds and charming and expressive whites.

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

About wine:

Above Clos du Roi, Mission is a monopole covering just 2 hectares. Very floral, prominent and pure, it has infinite freshness, ensured on the palate by a fine and graceful texture. Excellent aging potential.

About the estate:

This majestic property in the hamlet of Chamirey has belonged to the Devillard family since 1934 and boasts a beautiful collection of plots in Mercurey, including six premiers crus. It has a tasting area and a charming, highly sought-after guesthouse with a swimming pool at the foot of the Clos du Roi vineyards. The quality of the 2019 vintage is uneven and, unfortunately, follows on from the disappointments seen with last year's 2018 wines.

Wine Enthusiast