Domaine Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes (375ml) moores-hill One is reminded once again

One is reminded once again why Chardonnay from a site with a moderate climate can express such exquisite subtleties of flavour and texture

chasing hints of mimosa flowers

roast or braised beef and veal

The very fine bead (the tiny bubbles) is a result of extended maturation – only super premium sparklings are aged for such a long time

Domaine Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes (375ml) moores-hill One is reminded once againChermettes 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