Pierre-Marie Chermette Beaujolais Les Griottes 2020 (6 Bottles) Beaujolais, France

This Beaujolais cherrybomb is drawn from 20- to 40-year-old vines grown on dark, granite soils around the Chermette homestead in Saint-Vérand (southern Beaujolais). As opposed to his age-worthy Crus from Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, et al, Chermette's aim here is to produce something light-bodied and cherry-fruited with reach-for-another-glass charm-something the juicy-crunchy 2019 nails with ease. Lush red currant and tart cherry aromas are echoed on the palate with a whisker of juicy cassis.