The Devillard family, headed by the talented brother and sister team of Aurore and Amaury Devillard, run three major estates in Burgundy, this one in Givry, Château de Chamirey, in neighboring Mercury, and Domaine des Perdrix in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Aurore explains that they’ve owned Domaine de la Ferté since 2009 but have leased, farmed, and made wine from it for 35 years, so they know it well. Givry, in the Côte Chalonnaise, is rapidly becoming known for well-priced, distinctive Burgundies like this one. The Devillards have avoided the potential pitfall of a blowsy and overdone 2023. Instead, they’ve crafted an impeccably balanced combination of delightful, bright red cherry-like fruit with good structure. Elegance shines in this mid-weight captivating red. Drink now through 2030 with grilled salmon.
92 Michael Apstein