Pierre-Marie Chermette Brouilly “Pierreux” 2020

Brouilly is the southernmost of the Beaujolais Crus, it is situated in the heart of the winemaking region and has a very Beaujolais character. Therefore, it is a friendly wine, easy to place in all circumstances. Our plot, located at the foot of Mont Brouilly, consists of granite scree following the erosion of this hill. This gives this wine a straight and pure structure on the palate.
The acquisition of this plot in 2007 took on a family feel, as it was here that Martine’s grandmother was born and spent her youth. The latter’s father was a winegrower at the Château de Pierreux.
The soil consists of granite scree following the erosion of Mont Brouilly and gives a mineral side to this wine. The name Pierreux certainly comes from the word “pierres” (stones), illustrating the make-up of the soil.
Sustainable agriculture, manual harvest at full maturity.
Vinification: traditional for Beaujolais: half-carbonic maceration with two pump-overs per day, 10 to 12 days of maceration in concrete tanks, no chaptalization neither yeasting, minimum of SO2.