In the hamlet of "Le Vissoux", that is the cradle of the family, is our wonderfully sited single stretch southwest facing vineyard.
Contrary to most of southern Beaujolais soil which is limestone-clay, the soil at Domaines CHERMETTE is granitic.
This specificity contributes to giving more structure to the wines made here that include: Beaujolais les Griottes, Cuvée Traditionnelle made using grapes from old vines and part of our white Beaujolais.
These wines are matured in our carefully preserved beautiful oak-tun lined vaulted cellar built by Pierre-Marie Chermette's great grandfather.
Vinous Media 93 "Bright ruby-red. Fresh cherry and black raspberry on the nose, with complicating hints of candied lavender and licorice. Sappy and incisive, offering sweet
Wine Enthusiast 93 " The Chermette family has produced a rich generous cru wine. It is structured and dense with some firm tannins from maturing in
John Gilman 95+ "Pierre-Marie Chermette's Fleurie "les Garants" is a stunning young example of the 2011 vintage, with an almost "meaty" character to the fleshy and
John Gilman 91+ "The 2013 Beaujolais “Cuvee Traditionelle” from Domaine du Vissoux is outstanding. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a bright and youthful melange
"Dark lychee color. Fresh aromas with scents of anise and green apple. On the palate, the attack has sour notes of green apple, a fruity
James Suckling 91 " Bright and aromatic with crushed strawberries and raspberries. Medium-bodied, firm and fresh. Some chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." John Gilman 94 " In
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