Famille Chermette Identity and history
Les Beaujolais Beaujolais Coeur de Vendanges - Vignes centenaires
The one hundred years old vines, rather rare and atypical cuvee for a Beaujolais. Rich and powerful cuvee matured in oak barrels until the April following the harvest. The subtle wooded notes intermingle with very ripe red and black fruit. The mouthfeel is long and suave. A delight !

Vines & terroirs

Grape Variety: Gamay
Color: Red
Vintage: 2023
Age of vines: 100-120 years
Terroir: Dark granitic soil
Type of culture: Sustainable agriculture with HVE3 Certification
Pruning: Gobelet
Type of harvest: Manual harvest
Density feet/ha: 10 000
Surface: 2 ha
Yield: 40 hL/ha
Production: 7 000 bottles
% vol acquis: 13 %

Vinification & Aging

Vinification: Traditional vinification of Beaujolais with whole bunch: half carbonic with two pumping per day, maceration of 7 days in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts
Aging: During 6 months 90% in concrete tanks and 20 % in oak barrels of 1 to 5 years
Cellaring: 10 years - peak 3 to 5 years

Tasting notes

Eye: Deep robe nuanced with fuchsia and bright purple tints
Nose: Supple oaky notes blend with pure and intense fruit
Palate: Concentrated, red and black fruit coulis with candied notes, fleshy, suave texture, and great length

Matching it with food

« Lyonnaiseries », andouillette, roast rabbit, red meat either cooked rare or in sauce, camembert, Saint Marcelin cheese, chocolate desserts
Serving temperature: 13-14 °C
Eye:

Eye:

Deep robe nuanced with fuchsia and bright purple tints

Nose:

Nose:

Supple oaky notes blend with pure and intense fruit

Palate:

Palate:

Concentrated, red and black fruit coulis with candied notes, fleshy, suave texture, and great length

Aging:

Aging:

During 6 months 90% in concrete tanks and 20 % in oak barrels of 1 to 5 years

Cellaring:

Cellaring:

10 years - peak 3 to 5 years

Serving temperature:

Serving temperature:

13-14 °C

Rewards / notes