Clos du Roi, unsurprisingly given its name (basically, “the King’s walled vineyard”), is a top Premier Cru in Mercurey. It is ideally situated, facing east to get the gentle morning sun, and was one of the original vineyards awarded that status in 1943. Château de Chamirey’s 2023 Clos du Roi is a giant step up from their village Mercurey in complexity and length. It’s also firmer and more structured, which nicely balances the generosity and ripeness emblematic of the ’23 vintage. This beauty is a good candidate for the cellar — give it at least five years — and drink their village Mercurey while you wait.
94 Michael Apstein – April 8, 2026