Domaine Pierre-Marie Chermette
Overview
Domaine Pierre-Marie Chermette (now run by Jean-Etienne Chermette) is a highly regarded Beaujolais estate producing wines from Beaujolais AC level up through the Crus of Saint-Amour, Fleurie, and Moulin-à-Vent. The domaine is best known for the “Coeur de Vendanges” bottling — a Beaujolais AC made from centenarian vines — which Gilman awarded 94 points in the 2022 vintage. They also produce a range of single vineyard Fleurie and Saint-Amour cuvées, as well as a Rosé Beaujolais “Griottes” and a Beaujolais “Griottes” rouge. John Gilman notes the domaine is featured in a forthcoming dedicated VFTC article on the family’s Cru Beaujolais.
Appellations
- Beaujolais — “Griottes” Rosé, “Griottes” rouge, “Coeur de Vendanges” Vignes Centenaires
- Beaujolais — Saint-Amour “les Champs-Grillés”
- Beaujolais — Fleurie “les Garants,” “Poncié”
Key Wines
- Beaujolais “Coeur de Vendanges” Vignes Centenaires 2022 — centenarian vines; 13%; 94 pts; 2032–2075. “One of the finest wines I have had the pleasure to taste from the vintage.”
- Saint-Amour “les Champs-Grillés” 2023 — 94 pts; 2029–2060. “A stunningly beautiful example.” Needs 4–5 years in cellar.
- Fleurie “Poncié” 2023 — 13.5%; 93+ pts; 2029–2055+. Long-lived.
- Fleurie “les Garants” 2023 — 93+ pts; 2030–2060+. Sappy, black fruity, structured.
- Beaujolais “Griottes” 2024 — 13%; 90 pts; 2025–2035+. Early-drinking but structured for the level.
- Beaujolais “Griottes” Rosé 2024 — 90 pts; 2025–2027.
Style Notes
Chermette makes wines across a wide range of quality and style. The centenarian vine “Coeur de Vendanges” is the estate’s grand cru equivalent — extraordinary depth, purity, and longevity from extremely old Gamay vines. The Fleurie and Saint-Amour cuvées are structured for their appellations and reward cellaring. A forthcoming VFTC article on the Chermette family’s Cru Beaujolais lineup is promised (see Coming Attractions, VFTC #116).
My Tastings
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Sources
sources/articles/VFTC/VFTC March-April 2025 #116.txt(pp. 85–87, 93–94)