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Domaine du Vissoux 2008 Les Garants Gamay (Fleurie)

A firmly tannic wine, a complete contrast to Pierre Chermette’s other Fleurie, Poncié. This is serious, full of dark tannins, black plums and firm fruit, very solid. There is even a touch of minerality to add to the complex texture. — R.V. (11/1/2009)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2011 Les Trois Roches Gamay (Moulin-à-Vent)

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Price $26

Big, bold and finely concentrated, this shows both rich fruit and structured tannins. Notes of cherry, black plum and a touch of smoky wood come together in this wine that needs at least three years to show at its best. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2006 Les Trois Roches Gamay (Moulin-à-Vent)

A rich, rounded wine, benefiting from concentrated fruit. There are solid tannns, dark bitter cherry fruits, licorice and fine ripeness. The aftertaste is ripe and sweet. — R.V. (9/1/2008)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2008 Les Trois Roches Gamay (Moulin-à-Vent)

As befits the most ageworthy of the Beaujolais crus, this is concentrated, firmly tannic stuff. Black berry flavors vie with cranberry acidity and texture. On top of that, there is dark toast and spice. Although it doesn’t lose sight of the fruit, it certainly needs aging. — R.V. (11/1/2009)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2011 Les Garants Gamay (Fleurie)

Price $26

Contrary to its flowery name, Fleurie can produce firm and tannic wines, and this selection is a case in point. It is a solid and chunky effort that is laden with tannin and bitter cherry flavor. The tight acidity needs time to settle down, so give it a couple of years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2008 Poncié Gamay (Fleurie)

From 30-year-old vines, this is a big, jolly wine packed with ripe fruits, red plum juice and a full burst of richness in the mouth. The fruit is so ripe it is almost sweet, leaving a delicious strawberry flavor. — R.V. (11/1/2009)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2011 Coeur de Vendanges Gamay

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Price $21

Made using fruit that was sourced from 100-year-old vines, this has a dark color, firm tannins and minerality, plus a solid black-plum flavor. This will age for several years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Domaine du Vissoux 2008 Cuvée Traditionelle Vieilles Vignes Gamay

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With good concentration, genuine tasting ripe fruits, this is an impressively rich wine for simple Beaujolais. It has red berry fruits, lined with tannins and a great final burst of freshness. — R.V. (11/1/2009)

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Blanc de Blancs Brut Coeur de Vendanges Cuvée Traditionelle Cuvée Traditionelle Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Primeur Les Garants Les Griottes Les Griottes Rosé Les Trois Roches Pierre Chermette Beaujolais Primeur Poncié

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