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“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
Owners Pierre-Marie and Martine Chermette (formerly known as Domaine du Vissoux) were the first to embrace sustainable agricultural practices in Beaujolais. Cru beaujolais is a remarkable medium bodied red made from the Gamay grape, fragrant and juicy with succulence, depth and savoury length. They are the top rated Beaujolais producer in leading French guide, “Les Meilleurs Vins de France”.
This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is named after a grove of cherry trees that flank the vineyard. The fruit comes from 40-year-old Gamay vines, grown in dark granite soils around the Chermette homestead in Saint-Vérand, Southern Beaujolais. In contrast to their age-worthy Crus from Moulin-à-Vent and Fleurie et al., Chermette aims to produce something light-to-medium-bodied, bright and cherry-fruited with reach-for-another-glass charm.
The winemaking has remained unchanged for decades. Traditional whole-bunch, semi-carbonic fermentation in concrete tanks followed by maturation in tank and old oak casks are still the order of the day. Twenty-twenty four was a cooler year in Beaujolais, gifting, at this level, a thirst-quenching and moreish Gamay with loads of crunch, blueberry and strawberry charm and cherrystone tang. As always, it is a delicious, vibrant wine and fabulous value.
“A good vibration of energy—with a little spice. Plenty of colour. This has a lovely texture and depth of tasty fruit. Good length—simply a super Beaujolais…” Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report
RRP $44 Our Special Price $34.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
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