Pierre-Marie Chermette 'Pierreux', Brouilly, Beaujolais, France 2022
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Pierre-Marie Chermette is one of Beaujolais’ most respected traditionalists, farming old vines without synthetic chemicals and vinifying with native yeasts and minimal intervention. ‘Pierreux’ is a single-vineyard Brouilly cuvée named after the granitic lieu-dit where it’s grown—just below Mont Brouilly. This wine exemplifies the structured, mineral side of Beaujolais’ southernmost cru.
- WINEMAKER: Pierre-Marie Chermette
- FARMING: Sustainable and lutte raisonnée (no synthetic herbicides or pesticides)
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay
- TERROIR: From the 'Pierreux' vineyard in Brouilly, grown on stony pink granite soils with good drainage. The vines are over 40 years old, planted at the base of Mont Brouilly, contributing both ripeness and finesse.
- VINIFICATION: Whole-cluster, semi-carbonic maceration using native yeasts. Fermented in traditional open-top vats with no chaptalization or acidification.
- AGING: Aged in large neutral oak foudres for 6–8 months to preserve freshness and terroir expression.
- TASTING NOTES: A vibrant, structured Gamay with aromas of crushed red berries, violets, and wet granite. The palate is generous yet lifted, showing notes of raspberry, black cherry, and black tea with fine tannins and a mineral finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with grilled duck, mushroom tart, charcuterie, or roast chicken with herbs.
Pierre-Marie Chermette is one of Beaujolais’ most respected traditionalists, farming old vines without synthetic chemicals and vinifying with native yeasts and minimal intervention. ‘Pierreux’ is a single-vineyard Brouilly cuvée named after the granitic lieu-dit where it’s grown—just below Mont Brouilly. This wine exemplifies the structured, mineral side of Beaujolais’ southernmost cru.
- WINEMAKER: Pierre-Marie Chermette
- FARMING: Sustainable and lutte raisonnée (no synthetic herbicides or pesticides)
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay
- TERROIR: From the 'Pierreux' vineyard in Brouilly, grown on stony pink granite soils with good drainage. The vines are over 40 years old, planted at the base of Mont Brouilly, contributing both ripeness and finesse.
- VINIFICATION: Whole-cluster, semi-carbonic maceration using native yeasts. Fermented in traditional open-top vats with no chaptalization or acidification.
- AGING: Aged in large neutral oak foudres for 6–8 months to preserve freshness and terroir expression.
- TASTING NOTES: A vibrant, structured Gamay with aromas of crushed red berries, violets, and wet granite. The palate is generous yet lifted, showing notes of raspberry, black cherry, and black tea with fine tannins and a mineral finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with grilled duck, mushroom tart, charcuterie, or roast chicken with herbs.