Red

Domaines Devillard Château de Chamirey Clos l'Evêque Premier Cru (Mercurey)

Mercurey · France

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carnes vermelhas assadas · cordeiro · pato · queijos curados

201593 pts

This is a firm wine that is structured with dense tannins. At the same time, its ripe black fruits and acidity promise a generous rich future. From a walled vineyard, once belonging to the local bishop, the wine is set for some long-term aging. Drink from 2023.
201492 pts

This Premier Cru vineyard is on a high point in the village. It has produced a rich fruity wine with great structure and dense tannins. Bold red fruits are dominant with the acidity in a supporting role. The wine is rich, full and needing to age. Drink this wine from 2018.
201191 pts

The bishop's (Evêque) vineyard has produced a stylish, full-flavored wine, densely packed with black cherry, ripe tannins and a juicy, fruity character. It is a dense wine with tannins that promise good aging. Drink from 2016.
201090 pts

Made from grapes sourced from Domaines Devillard's 12 acres of premier cru Mercurey vineyards, this rich, weighty wine has ripe red fruits that are layered with new wood and tannins. A structured effort that's meant to age for five years and more.
200991 pts

Opulent and ripe, this is full of sweet red fruit, with tannins that have absorbed into the fruit. The wood aging acts as support to the rich texture. It is developing well, but could certainly age for four years or more.