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Domaines Chermette- Fleurie Poncié 2019

Fleurie|Red wine

3.9/5 (13 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

Gamay

powdery tannins

regional wine

“Aromas of cherry, raspberry, spices, and rosehip characterize the 2019 Fleurie Poncié, a medium-bodied to full-bodied wine that is lovely and refined, elegant and precise, built around lively acidity and velvety tannins. This is a particularly luminous and vibrant Fleurie from Chermette. ” (Wine Advocate 2020 – William Kelley) A true reflection of its terroir!

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Estate

Domaines Chermette (ex Domaine du Vissoux)

Vintage

Poncié

Vintage

2019

Designation

Fleurie

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay, vignes âgées de 40 ans

Regions

A very steep plot with soil composed of pink granite rich in mica and quartz, showing surface erosion; southeast-facing

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

A traditional Beaujolais wine made using the semi-carbonic method, with two pump-overs per day, 10- to 12-day maceration in concrete tanks, no chaptalization, and minimal SO2

Livestock Farming

6 to 8 months in old oak casks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Bright, carmine-colored wine with violet hues

Nose

Delicate and floral, with notes of wilted rose, peony, and violet

Palate

Smooth, soft, and elegant with silky tannins. Floral aromas give it a feminine style, full of finesse and smoothness. A delicately peppery finish.

Serve

At 14°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with terrines; perfect with delicate white meats, truffle-stuffed poultry puff pastries, ballotines, Bresse poultry, a veal chop, oven-roasted lamb chops with herb breadcrumbs, a leg of lamb with wild thyme, as well as pigeons, quail, thrushes, fish, and tuna steak…

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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 (2020 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

2022-Rated Estate (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Aromas of cherry, raspberry, spices, and rosehip characterize the 2019 Fleurie Poncié, a medium-bodied to full-bodied wine that is lovely and refined, elegant and precise, built around lively acidity and velvety tannins. This is a particularly luminous and vibrant Fleurie from Chermette.

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.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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

3.9/5

based on 13 reviews

Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Published on 12/13/2020

Well-made, in keeping with the estate's style. But it remains very tight on the palate and struggles to open up. Its aging potential is difficult to predict.