Château de Chamirey - Mercurey Rouge 2021
Price: $44.99
| Producer | Château de Chamirey |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Mercurey |
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| Varietal | Red Blend |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 38994 |
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Château de Chamirey Description
TERROIR
10 small plots are making this red Mercurey rouge + 3 plots of Premier Cru (En Sazenay ; Champs-Martin ; Clos L'Évêque).
Climat & Soil : dominated by clay and limestone with a clay predominance. Various exposures.
WINEMAKING AND AGING
To preserve their integrity, grapes are carefully harvested and sorted out by hand. Before beginning the alcoholic fermentation we make a cold pre-fermentation during 4 to 6 days to work on the phelonic component's extraction. Grapes are previously partially destemmed. Then full maceration lasts for 15 days during which we'll use pigeages (punching the cap) and/or pumping-over. Intensity and numbers are lead to the concentration of tannins, perfumes
and colour. Alcoholic fermentation is realized with natural yeasts.
After maceration, free and press wines are separated for aging. Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 liters barrels during 8 months (0% of new barrels). Then the wine spends 1 more month in stainless-steel vats.
TASTING NOTES
EYE
Bright and shiny ruby-red color.
NOSE
After aeration, the nose is developping aromas of fresh red fruits, dominated by cherry.
PALATE
On the palate, the balance between roundness and salinity gives this wine a very elegant texture with saltiness and spices.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
This fruity yet structured wine will allow multiple pairings. From aperitive to chocolate desserts, as well as with tasty meats and vegetables.
SERVICE AND CELLARING
It can be served from now at 15-16°C or kept in cellar for 5 to 7 years.
