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“From his base in southern Beaujolais, Pierre Chermette has become one of the beacons of Beaujolais quality…” David Schildknecht, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, August 2008
“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
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”.
Les Griottes means ‘the small cherries’ in reference to the grove of cherry trees that flank the vineyard. Vissoux’s entry cuvée is drawn from 20 to 40-year-old vines grown on dark, granite soils around the Chermette homestead in Saint-Vérand (central Beaujolais). The winemaking here has remained unchanged during Pierre-Marie Chermette’s tenure, with traditional whole bunch, semi-carbonic ferment in concrete tanks and then maturation in tank and ancient oak casks. The difference with this wine, in comparison to the other wines made this way, is a shorter maceration (four or so days) and less time in vats. The aim here is to produce something light-bodied and cherry-fruited with reach-for-another-glass deliciousness–something the juicy-crunchy, overachieving 2018 nails with ease. It’s a buoyant and textural red that goes down dangerously easily.
“The 2018 Beaujolais Griotte reveals a lovely bouquet of cherries, blackberries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy, fruit-driven palate framed by melting tannins. It’s a gourmand, succulent and keenly priced red that’s already drinking well.” 88 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Stelvin.
RRP $37 Our Price $32.99 .. Last of this vintage!
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