Domaine Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes (375ml) moores-hill roast or braised beef and

roast or braised beef and veal

the vines immediately tap into the mineral resources underfoot

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

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

Domaine Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes (375ml) moores-hill roast or braised beef andChermettes 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