Mercurey La Mission 1er Cru

Risotto with Saint-Jacques. Hard cheeses (Comté and Tomme).

Our vineyard La Mission is composed in 3 small plots and owned at 100% by Château de Chamirey : monopoly. Vines were planted between 1961 and 1997. East/South-west facing plots established on a hilltop above the Premier Cru 'Clos du Roi'. Clay/limestone/sandy soil, deep and draining.

Aging process is taking place 100% in traditional Burgundian 228 litres barrels during 15 months with around 20% of new barrels. We only use light toasted French oak coming mainly from Bourgogne, Allier and Vosges forests. Light filtration before bottling.

The Domaine of Château de Chamirey planted in the best terroirs of Mercurey covers 95 acres of which 38 are located amongst the most renowned Premiers Crus of the appellation. Domain consists in 37 hectares (27 reds 10 whites 15 of which are Premier Cru) reflecting the diverse soils and micro climates found within the Mercury appellation. The whites fresh and lively and well balanced. This reaches its finest expression in the powerful Premier Cru La Mission. Château de Chamirey red is true indulgence. It has a silky texture and is very fruity typically showing the flavour of cherries. Our estate includes 6 big plots of Premier Cru in the village of Mercurey which is almost half of the village agricultural area. The estate includes exclusively the Premier Cru Les Ruelles in red wine and the Premier Cru La Mission in white wine.