Domaines Chermette - Moulin-à-Vent Les Trois Roches 2023
90/100
RVF
"A Moulin-à-Vent of pleasure"
Supple and harmonious, full-bodied and enveloping, with melt-in-the-mouth tannins and a savory finish... this Moulin-à-Vent has everything going for it! A blend of rose petals, orange peel, wild berries, and a medley of spices creates an expressive and complex bouquet. Enjoy with grilled pork loin with roasted figs, game, or a nice mature Saint-Marcellin cheese...
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Eye
Deep ruby red color with purple highlights
Nose
Intense, red fruit aromas, floral touches and mineral, smoky, spicy notes
Mouth
Fine and elegant, full-bodied attack, round and fleshy, velvety tannins with smoothness, velvety texture, aromatic complexity, aromas of cherry, strawberry, and blackcurrant syrup, vanilla finish.
Serve
At 15°C
Open
Ahead of the curve in recent vintages
Drink before
2034
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game terrines, rabbit with mustard, grilled pork loin with roasted figs and a hint of cinnamon, mature Camembert or Saint-Marcellin cheese...
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated 2022 (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
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 wine:
Les Trois Roches shows itself to be distinct, with toasted, green, and roasted notes.
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.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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