The story of Domaine Devillard began in 1934, when the Marquis de Jouennes d'Herville decided to bottle his wines on the estate, first in Mercury. Since 2005, his grandchildren have run Château de Chamirey, supported by their father, Bertrand Devillard. The estate has now grown to 37 hectares. Besides this château, the Devillards also manage several estates in Burgundy and beyond, including Domaine de la Ferté in Givry and the prestigious Domaine des Perdrix in the Côte de Nuits.
The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure their quality. After harvesting, the grapes are sorted by hand and partially destemmed before pressing. This is followed by maceration for 12 to 24 hours. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation at a temperature between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius in wooden or stainless steel barrels, depending on the aromatic profile. The wine is aged for ten months after fermentation. And then it's time to enjoy this delicious wine!
This Mercurey is a bright yellow in the glass with occasional green reflections. The aroma offers powerful notes of vanilla, citrus, and a touch of lime, buttery notes, nuts, and burnt toast. A truly beautiful wine. The palate of this Château de Chamirey Mercurey is full and powerful, with beautiful flavors of white fruit and pear. It's full and powerful, with good acidity and a touch of bitterness, and elegant.
