Notes: RVF 15/20 "This white Beaujolais is surely one of the best tasted in the region. Excellent." Little known, white Beaujolais is both rare and surprising. Round, rich, and full-bodied, it delicately envelops the palate. It exhibits a certain aromatic complexity due to the three types of terroirs from which it originates. After a few experiments with barrel aging, Pierre-Marie Chermette chose to vinify this Chardonnay in stainless steel tanks to preserve all its aromatic purity linked to the grape variety and terroir, without any other interference!
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Eye
bright, clear color
Nose
with notes of white flowers: hawthorn, honeysuckle, acacia...
Palate
Well-rounded, full-bodied, with a lingering finish. On the nose, one can detect aromas of grapefruit, white peach, or pear, sometimes apricot, and over time, honeyed notes.
Serve
at 10°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with appetizers, a morel mushroom puff pastry, seafood, a rabbit terrine, goat cheese, or a sabayon made with white Beaujolais and red berries...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Martine and Pierre-Marie Chermette are gradually handing over the reins to their son, Jean-Étienne Chermette, who wasted no time in introducing some significant changes. In particular, the estate’s name: Domaines Chermette instead of Domaine du Vissoux. That said, the essentials remain the same: 31 hectares of red Beaujolais, 5.5 hectares of white Beaujolais, and 16.5 hectares of crus in Fleurie, Brouilly, and Moulin-à-Vent. The estate, renowned for the richness and roundness of its wines, seems to have adopted a more austere style in recent vintages, perhaps more suited for aging. Nevertheless, the quality remains high, with special mention for the Garants and Les-Trois-Roches from 2016.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated in 2022 (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Jean-Étienne Chermette continues to craft one of the region’s most reliable portfolios at this landmark estate in southern Beaujolais. As I’ve written before, old vines, meticulous yet traditional winemaking, and aging in large oak casks form the foundation of the approach here. The young Chermette, who has simultaneously launched his own label—discussed in this feature—reminded me that the estate obtained Terra Vitis certification in 2018, which is definitely a step in the right direction. The 2021 vintage here, as elsewhere, marks a return to a lighter, more ethereal, and succulent style of Beaujolais than the recent hot, dry vintages have tended to offer, but here, these qualities do not come at the expense of flavor or substance.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The estate’s motto, “the art of making wine as close to the grape as possible,” perfectly captures the philosophy of artisan winemaker Pierre-Marie Chermette, who is now joined by Jean-Étienne, one of his sons. He began his career on his parents’ 10 hectares in southern Beaujolais before acquiring 20 hectares in the Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent appellations, and then in Brouilly in 2008. The wines revolve around a core of mature fruit that charms while respecting the identity of the terroirs. A sign of quality, the wines age gracefully even in difficult vintages.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. THOMAS A. Posted on 11/20/2015
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Review by Mr. HENRI JEAN P. Published on July 28, 2015
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Review by Mr. PIERRE F. Published on April 23, 2013
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN E. Posted on March 19, 2013
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