Château de Chamirey is one of the top producers in Mercurey, probably the best village in the Côte Chalonnaise for red wine. You can’t really go wrong with any of their wines. Les Ruelles, a premier cru vineyard owned exclusively by Château de Chamirey, is especially attractive in 2011. Beautifully aromatic with enchanting floral notes, it has an impeccable balance of muscle and grace with a hint of firmness in the finish. It would be an excellent choice for a beef bourguignon.
Château de Chamirey, Mercurey 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2011
By Michael Apstein