Domaines Chermette - Moulin-à-Vent La Rochelle 2014 (Magnum)
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
The La Rochelle vineyard is one of the finest aging vineyards in Moulin-à-Vent, producing concentrated, powerful wines with a broad aromatic palette and beautiful complexity. Intense with red fruit notes dominated by raspberry, followed by more pronounced hints of buttered brioche on the nose, La Rochelle is delicate and airy on the palate, with a smooth, full-bodied, round, and voluptuous attack. A benchmark of the appellation!
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Eye
Deep ruby color with purple highlights
Nose
Intense red fruit aromas, dominated by raspberry, followed by more pronounced hints of buttery brioche and chocolate notes on the second nose
Palate
Delicate and light, with a smooth, full-bodied attack; round and voluptuous. Juicy, fleshy raspberry notes are present, while buttery and brioche-like notes emerge on the finish, adding richness to the raspberry’s freshness. This cuvée exhibits excellent balance and exceptional aromatic persistence.
Serve
At 14°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with rabbit in mustard sauce, hare à la royale, duck, or any red meat; it pairs beautifully with dishes featuring morel mushrooms, or aged Camembert or Saint-Marcellin
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
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 stricter style in recent vintages, perhaps more geared toward 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 noted 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 and 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
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
It offers notes of smokiness and cooked prunes. The rich attack reveals tannins that have been softened by age. Perfect for the table.
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
Wine rated 93/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
1/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. THIERRY C. Posted on 12/23/2018
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