Jean-Etienne Chermette, Moulin-a-Vent ‘Rochegres’ 2021
Moulin-a-Vent is the king of Beaujolais and the wine with the best aging potential.
This is a straightforward, pure and balanced wine with a round and velvety texture. The finish is long and persistent with good aromatic complexity.
$305
The vintage
Winery
Jean-Etienne ChermetteAppellation & Region
BeaujolaisBlend
100% GamaySoil
Various granites with manganeseAlcohol Content
13.5%Average age of vines
55 yearsVineyards & Vinification
Traditional vinification of Beaujolais in whole bunch: half carbonic maceration with two pumping per day during 10 min, maceration from 9 to 11 days in vats
Aging: 6 to 8 months 95% in “foudre” & 5% in oack barrels of 1 and 2 years old
Pruning type: Gobelet
Harvesting method: Manual harvest
Area: 2.80 ha
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby with purple highlights.
Nose: Fresh, spicy and mineral with aromas of red fruits (redcurrant, strawberry) then notes of black fruits (blackberry and blackcurrant).
Palate: Fleshy and fine. A straightforward, pure and balanced wine with a round and velvety texture. The finish is long and persistent with good aromatic complexity.
The Winery
Based in Saint-Vérand in the southern Beaujolais region, Jean-Etienne Chermette’s wines are crafted with passion and traditional family expertise.Jean cultivates 11.21 hectares of vines with an average age of 40 years, spanning Fleurie, Morgon, and Moulin-à-Vent in the north, and Légny and Saint-Vérand in the south. The village of Saint-Vérand boasts a granitic terroir similar to the Beaujolais crus, in contrast to the predominantly clay and limestone composition of southern Beaujolais. This distinctive soil, characterised by plagiogranites reminiscent of the blue stones found in Côte de Py, is exceptionally rare.
This terroir is uniformly spread across the village, imparting a robust structure ideal for Gamay and Viognier. It nurtures wines that are pure, deeply rooted, and rich in fruit, delicacy, with aging potential.
