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Domaine du Vissoux - Fleurie Poncié 2009

Fleurie|Red wine

3.9/5 (14 customers)

Ratings: Robert Parker 91/100, RVF 17/20, Gault Millau 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15.5/20
“The texture of the Fleurie Poncié is velvety, the fruit is juicy, and the finish is of fine quality.. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - RVF). “This Fleurie reveals floral notes such as peony. The palate, silky and with well-integrated tannins, is exemplary for a Gamay designed for pleasure.” (Gault Millau 2011)

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Estate

Domaines Chermette (ex Domaine du Vissoux)

Vintage

Poncié

Vintage

2009

Designation

Fleurie

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Regions

soil composed of pink granite rich in mica and quartz, with surface weathering, southeast-facing

Viticulture

Alternative viticulture, a middle ground between sustainable agriculture and organic farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic vinification with racking, followed by 10 days of maceration in concrete and stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

6 months in old oak barrels

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

shiny finish, carmine with a hint of purple

Nose

delicate and floral, with notes of wilted rose, peony, and violet...

Palate

The silky tannins of the Poncié terroir lend the wine suppleness, softness, and elegance. It is highly aromatic. Beyond the red fruit notes (raspberry, cherry), one can detect hints of toast and forest floor; the finish is often peppery.

Serve

at 14°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2010

High point

2013

Drink before

2017

Food and wine pairings

Cette cuvée se marie avec une large palette de mets. Toutes les terrines, parfait avec des viandes blanches délicates, feuilleté de volaille truffé, ballotines, volailles de Bresse, côte de veau, côte d’agneau au four avec une chapelure d’herbes, noix d’agneau au serpolet mais aussi sur des pigeons, cailles, grives, des poissons, steak de thon… <br/>

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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 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 - The French Wine Review / 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 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

3.9/5

based on 14 reviews