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Domaines Chermette - Moulin-à-Vent Les Trois Roches 2023

Moulin-à-Vent|Red wine

4.2/5 (5 customers)

90/100

RVF

great finale

velvety texture

aged cheese

"A Windmill of Pleasure"

Supple and harmonious, full-bodied and enveloping, with velvety tannins and a savory finish… this Moulin-à-Vent has it all! It blends rose petals, orange peel, wild berries, and a medley of spices to create an expressive and complex bouquet. Enjoy it with grilled pork loin with roasted figs, game, or a lovely aged Saint-Marcellin...

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Estate

Domaines Chermette (ex Domaine du Vissoux)

Vintage

Les Trois Roches

Vintage

2023

Designation

Moulin-à-Vent

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay, vignes âgées de 50 ans

Regions

Various granite soils containing manganese: a 1-hectare plot in Rochegrès, a 2-hectare plot in La Rochelle, and a 1.5-hectare plot in Roche Noire, from which grapes are purchased

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

A traditional Beaujolais wine made using the semi-carbonic method with whole clusters, pumped over twice a day, macerated for 10 to 12 days in concrete tanks, and fermented with indigenous yeast

Livestock Farming

6 to 8 months, 85% in large oak barrels and 15% in barrels aged 1 to 4 years

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Deep ruby color with purple highlights

Nose

Intense, with aromas of red berries, floral hints, and mineral, smoky, and spicy notes

Palate

Elegant and refined, with a full-bodied, round, and rich attack; velvety, smooth tannins; a velvety texture; aromatic complexity; aromas of cherry, strawberry, and blackcurrant syrup; and a vanilla-tinged finish

Serve

At 15°C

Open

Ahead of the curve in recent vintages

Drink before

2034

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with big-game terrines, rabbit with mustard, grilled pork loin with roasted figs and a hint of cinnamon, Camembert, or aged Saint-Marcellin...

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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 2016 Garants and Les-Trois-Roches.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

2022-Rated Estate (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 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.

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Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100

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:

Les Trois Roches has a complex profile, with notes of roasted, green, and toasty flavors.

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

4.2/5

based on 5 reviews