Named for the three rocky parcels of vines from which it derives--Rochegrès, Roche Noire and Rochelle. The average age of the vines in these sites is now over 40 years old. Pierre-Marie points out that La Rochelle (which overlooks the famous windmill) brings structure, the east-facing Rochegrès contributes finesse and supple tannins, while the Roche Noire grapes bring liveliness and juicy fruit. One of the common features of these sites is the concentration of manganese in the soils that delivers an unmistakable mineral thread that runs through the wine. Chermette's off-the-scale '17 is wonderfully precise and highly perfumed with a seamless texture dripping with silky black raspberry, a flourish of pink floral, all clenched by a spine of mouth watering acidity and a shot of smoky, mineral freshness on the lingering finish.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Certified Organic |
Country | France |
Region | Beaujolais |
Varietals | Gamay |
Vintage | 2017 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | NRY |