Domaines Chermette - Crémant de Bourgogne Extra-Brut
89/100
RVF
“Things to Discover”
“This Crémant is a real success: soft and fresh, it’s a lovely sparkling wine for an aperitif” (Le Guide RVF 2024). Made using the traditional method, this Crémant de Bourgogne features lovely, light, and pleasant bubbles, with a focus on freshness and finesse. Subtle notes of small flowers and white fruits enhance the overall profile. A perfect choice for a successful aperitif!
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Eye
Crystal-clear gold
Nose
Delicate and brioche-like, with fruity and floral notes
Palate
Fine yet lively and persistent bubbles, with lovely minerality, freshness, and a long finish
Serve
At 4-8°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Perfect for a cocktail reception with canapés and puff pastries, caviar, pan-seared foie gras, seafood, and more...
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 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 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 (2024 guide) 89/100
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 wine:
This crémant is excellent: soft and fresh, it makes for a lovely aperitif.
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