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Mercurey 1er Cru Clos du Roi
2022
$77.25
Since 1934 this Château has produced its own bottles and the Devillard family is in its 5th generation of wine growers passionate about grapes and wine. Located in Mercurey in the greater Burgundy region, the 37 hectare vineyard benefits from all the typical attributes of the region, which the Devillards combine with rigorous vinification, always waiting for the maximum maturity of the fruits before starting their work.
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The 1er Cru Clos du Roi, 3.089 hectares, is made up of 4 contiguous plots. The vines were planted in 1970 for the older ones, and 2002 for the younger ones. Slope facing South / South-West, its relief has a concave shape with more limestone ends.
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand, partially or 100% destemmed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration begins and continues with natural fermentation. At devatting, free-run and press wine are separated and aged separately. Aging 15 months 100% oak barrels including 25% in new barrels.
Beautiful dark garnet color with purplish reflections. Intense nose of red fruits and empyreumatic with notes of sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Very nice volume on the palate with notes of red fruits. We find notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The tannins are very silky. Paired with peppery rib of beef, shoulder of lamb or a Tomme.
There is just enough reduction to shave the top notes from the aromas of various red berries and spice, especially anise. There is similar volume to the medium weight flavors though the mid-palate texture is finer, which contrasts noticeably with the moderately rustic finish where a similar hint of bitter pit fruit emerges.
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