"Notes of cherries, blackcurrants, soft earth, and spices introduce Chermette's Morgon Les Micouds 2020, a medium- to full-bodied, layered, and lively wine built around powdery tannins and succulent acids. Deep and sapid, it is an elegant interpretation of this rich vintage." (Wine Advocate 2021)
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Eye
Intense, brilliant color with purple highlights
Nose
Notes of raspberry, plum, chocolate, and spices
Mouth
Deep, supple, and succulent with excellent concentration, silky tannins, and beautiful acidity.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with cheese (Camembert and Saint-Marcelin), red and white meat, Asian cuisine, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving 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 has wasted no time in introducing some significant changes. In particular, the name of the estate: 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 16.50 hectares of cru wines in Fleurie, Brouilly, and Moulin-à-Vent. The estate, renowned for the richness and roundness of its wines, seems to have adopted a more rigorous style in recent vintages, perhaps more geared towards aging. Nevertheless, the quality remains high, with special mention for the Garants and Les Trois Roches in 2016.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated 15.5/20
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2021 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated 2022 (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Notes of cherries, blackcurrants, soft earth, and spices introduce Chermette's Morgon Les Micouds 2020, a medium-bodied to full-bodied, layered, and lively wine built around powdery tannins and succulent acids. Deep and sapid, it is an elegant interpretation of this rich vintage.
About the estate:
Jean-Étienne Chermette continues to craft one of the most reliable portfolios in the region at this benchmark estate in southern Beaujolais. As I have written before, old vines, meticulous yet traditional winemaking, and barrel aging are the cornerstones of the approach here. The young Chermette, who has also launched his own label, discussed in this report, reminded me that the estate obtained Terra Vitis certification in 2018, which is definitely a step in the right direction. 2021 at this address, as elsewhere, marks a return to a lighter, more ethereal and succulent style of Beaujolais than recent hot and dry vintages have tended to offer, but at this address, these virtues 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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
The estate's slogan, "the art of making wine as close as possible to the grape," perfectly reflects the range of artisan winemaker Pierre-Marie Chermette, 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 crus, 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.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rating (2022 guide) 92/100 (+ double gold)
About wine:
Light garnet color with purple highlights. Nose bursting with red and black berries, peppery floral notes. Seductive palate with vibrant juice offering luscious sensuality. Sleek tannins, silky texture. Long finish with freshness. A thoroughbred.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Beaujolais Aujourd'hui
Wine rated 15.5/20