Domaine du Vissoux - Crémant de Bourgogne Brut
Beaujolais
Effervescent
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"A fine, fluffy mousse elegantly carries the complex aromatic range of this brilliantly vinified crémant. There are hints of quince and dried fruit, with sweet almond leading the way, followed by mirabelle plum and hints of incense." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau)
Features
Estate
Domaines Chermette (ex Domaine du Vissoux)
Cuvée
Brut
Designation
Crémant de Bourgogne
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil, south-west exposure
Viticulture
Alternative viticulture, an intermediary between sustainable viticulture and organic viticulture
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional winemaking method, 6-month vat fermentation, blend of 3 vintages
Breeding
12 months on lath
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale gold colour
Nose
Bouquet of white flowers with mineral notes
Mouth
Fine bubbles form a string of pearls, with citrus aromas.
Serve
AT 4-8°C
Open
And serve!
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with starters such as poultry confit with pears and dried fruit, scallops, river fish, and all desserts...
domains Chermette (formerly Domain du Vissoux)
Crémant de Bourgogne
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Martine and Pierre-Marie Chermette are gradually handing over the reins to their son Jean-Étienne Chermette, who has been quick to introduce some important changes. In particular, the name of the estate: domains Chermette instead of domaine du Vissoux. That said, the essentials are still there: 31 hectares of red Beaujolais, 5.5 hectares of white Beaujolais, 16.50 hectares of crus in Fleurie, Brouilly and Moulin-à-Vent. The domaine, renowned for its delicious, round wines, seems to have taken on a stricter style in recent vintages, perhaps more geared towards ageing. Nonetheless, the quality is still there, with a special mention for Les Garants and Les-Trois-Roches in 2016.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated 2022 (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
Jean-Étienne Chermette continues to shape one of the region's most reliable portfolios at this southern Beaujolais landmark. As I've written before, old vines, assiduous but traditional vinification and barrel aging are the rudiments of the approach here. Young Chermette, who has launched his own label in parallel, reviewed in this dossier, reminded me that the domaine had obtained Terra Vitis certification in 2018, which is definitely a step in the right direction. 2021 at this address, as elsewhere, marks a return to a lighter, more ethereal and succulent style of Beaujolais that recent hot, dry vintages have tended to offer, but at this address, these virtues don't come at the expense of flavor or substance.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The domaine's slogan, "l'art de faire le vin au plus près du raisin" ("the art of making wine as close to the grape as possible"), perfectly reflects the range of skills of artisan winemaker Pierre-Marie Chermette, now joined by Jean-Étienne, one of his sons. Chermette began his career on his parents' 10 hectares in southern Beaujolais, before acquiring 20 hectares in the Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent crus, then in Brouilly in 2008. The wines revolve around a core of weathered fruit that charms while respecting the identity of the terroirs. A sign of quality, the wines age gracefully even in difficult vintages.
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
on 13 reviews
Note and review by M. MICHELE D. Published on 08/06/2014
A very pleasant wine, with fine bubbles that tickle the palate.
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Note and review by M. MORGAN C. Published on 03/09/2013
Fine bubbles, not too much acidity, surprising aromas and good length. An excellent price/pleasure ratio, I love it both as an aperitif and with an entire meal.
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Note and review by M. JEAN CLAUDE A. Published on 16/11/2019
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Note and review by M. MATHIAS L. Published on 22/11/2017
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Note and review by M. PATRICK R. Published on 24/08/2017
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Note and review by M. ERIC B. Published on 02/06/2016
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Note and review by M. GREGOIRE M. Published on 24/02/2016
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Note and review by M. GERARD M. Published on 14/10/2015
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Note and review by M. ARNALDO T. Published on 19/08/2015
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Note and review by M. CARLO R. Published on 14/06/2015
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