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Domaines Chermette - Beaujolais Origine Vieilles Vignes 2022

Beaujolais|Red wine

3.4/5 (5 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

89/100

RVF

(2021 Vintage Notes)

Gamay

red berries

character

desserts

white meat

old vines

"The estate's signature wine"

Origine Vieilles Vignes, the estate’s signature wine, was created in 1986 with the aim of reviving the Beaujolais of yesteryear. This cuvée is crafted in the purest Beaujolais tradition. Its lively and intense fruitiness is very true to the grape. On the palate, it is soft and full-bodied, revealing enveloping, silky tannins. It has good length and a finish with notes of white pepper.

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Estate

Domaines Chermette (ex Domaine du Vissoux)

Vintage

Origine Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2022

Designation

Beaujolais

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay vieilles vignes, vignes âgées de 35 à 100 ans

Regions

8 hectares in Saint-Vérand on dark granite soils, in Saint-Vérand within a granite enclave on soil similar to that of the Beaujolais Villages, south-facing

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic vinification with two pump-overs per day, 6 days of maceration in concrete and stainless steel tanks, no added yeast or sugar, minimal SO2

Livestock Farming

4 to 6 months in old oak casks

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Crystal-clear, garnet color with purple highlights

Nose

Small wild red berries, floral aromas, and a hint of white pepper

Palate

Soft and full-bodied on the palate, bursting with fresh, ripe, juicy fruit; the tannins are enveloping and silky, with good length and a white pepper finish

Serve

At 15-16°C

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with all kinds of meats and dishes, including charcuterie, Lyon-style specialties, Bresse poultry, guinea fowl, quail, veal, and red meats, as well as with Comté cheese or a ganache for dessert...

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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 implementing some significant changes. In particular, the estate’s name: Domaines Chermette, replacing Domaine du Vissoux. That said, the essentials remain the same: 31 hectares of red Beaujolais, 5.5 hectares of white Beaujolais, and 16.50 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 one better suited for aging. Nevertheless, the quality remains consistently high, with special mention going to the “Garants” and “Les-Trois-Roches” from 2016.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100 (2021 vintage) (A wonderful wine)

2022-Rated Estate (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 are the cornerstones of the approach here. The young Chermette, who has also launched his own label—discussed in this feature—reminded me that the estate earned 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.

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Wine rated (2024 guide) 89/100 (2021 vintage)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting 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 slogan, “the art of making wine as close to the grape as possible,” perfectly reflects the style 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 challenging vintages.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

3.4/5

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