opening with preserved lemon
But the vibrant acidity and mineral characters quickly kick in
especially when the fruit is good
Twelve months in 300L French Tronçais barrels followed by three months on lees in tank before bottling
Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge Premier Cru 'Clos du Roi' Billecart-Salmon opening with preserved lemonIt opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violet, and warm spice, lifted by the chalkrich soils. Compared to Chamireys other Premier Crus, Clos du Roi is more structured, darkerfruited, and more muscular, while still retaining the domaines hallmark finesse. On the palate, it is deep, concentrated, and finely textured, showing flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum skin, liquorice, and subtle earth, supported by fine, persistent tannins and fresh,