Domaine Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes (375ml) moores-hill The 2023 vintage

The 2023 vintage

along with a strong suggestion of soil tones

the grapes (100% Pinot Noir) are allowed to macerate for several days before the juice is drawn off and it is this 'soak' that gives the colour and much of the body and flavour to the wine

chasing hints of mimosa flowers

and indeed the finest Martini Gin that we’ve come across

Domaine Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes (375ml) moores-hill The 2023 vintageChermettes entry level Beaujolais is drawn from 30 to 40 year old vines grown on dark granite soils around the homestead in Saint Vrand (in southern Beaujolais). The winemaking has remained unchanged for decades, with traditional whole bunch, semi carbonic fermentation in concrete tanks and then maturation in both tank and old oak casks still the order of the day. As opposed to his age worthy Crus from Moulin Vent, Fleurie et al, Chermettes aim here