Description
“Old vines, diligent but traditional vinification and élevage in foudre are the rudiments of the approach. To my palate, some of the cuvées reviewed here number among the finest values that can be found in French wine.” William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“Few Beaujolais growers are in a position to pronounce on the region’s different terroirs with the authority of the affable Pierre Chermette.” Andrew Jefford, The New France
“From his base in southern Beaujolais, Pierre Chermette has become one of the beacons of Beaujolais quality.” David Schildknecht, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
This dry sparkling wine is 100% Chardonnay from a single parcel of vines just north of the Chermette cellars in Le Bois-d’Oingt. It’s a 4.5-hectare, southwest-facing site on limestone/clay soil—perfect for Chardonnay. The wine aged for 18 months in bottle with minimal sulphur. It was neither fined nor filtered, and very little dosage was added (4 g/L). The current disgorgement is a blend of 2021, 2022 and 2023.
As always, we love the combination of juicy orchard fruit, fine airy bubbles and the wine’s fresh, sculpted energy.
RRP $64 Our Special Price $49.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
