Moulin-à-Vent

Jean-Marc Lafont - Domaine de Bel-Air - Moulin-à-Vent Les Burdelines 2022

"Richness, power and balance!"

"A cuvée from a terroir of just over 1 ha, where granitic sands and disintegrated manganese blend together. The vines here are around 50 years old. Jean-Marc Lafont has partially destemmed the grapes and mixed barrel and tank ageing. An undeniable success, this moulin-à-vent seduces with a nose that subtly combines raspberry, blackcurrant and floral notes, followed by richness on the palate, power, balance and silky tannins". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Laurent Perrachon - Moulin-à-Vent Terres Roses 2023

"A virtuoso, delicate cuvée with aromas of red fruit, iris and wilted roses".

Moulin à Vent is often called the "Lord of the Beaujolais". It's a full-bodied wine with aromas of red fruits, flowers and spices. Its youthful expression is best appreciated now, with a little decanting before serving.

Richard Rottiers - Moulin-à-Vent Dernier Souffle 2022

"A lovely, breathtaking Moulin-à-Vent (Vinous) "

"Moulin-à-Vent Dernier Souffle 2022 is a powerful wine with aromas of stewed blackberry, kirsch, cocoa and sweet earth. It's medium- to full-bodied and classically structured, with firm, fine-grained tannins supporting the heavy concentration of velvety fruit. It's just beginning to reveal its black pepper and wet stone salinity nuances that appear on the finish. I recommend leaving this wine in the cellar for a few years to allow the elements to amalgamate." (Robert Parker 2024)

Richard Rottiers - Moulin-à-Vent 2022

"Very pleasant (Parker)"

"Moulin-à-Vent 2022 exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spicy plums and ground ginger. The layered, medium- to full-bodied palate features zesty notes of tangerine and white pepper, combined with well-balanced acidity and fine but robust tannins that testify to the wine's aging capacity. The wine is persistent, with remarkable symmetry throughout. Very enjoyable." (Robert Parker 2024).

Domaines Chermette - Moulin-à-Vent Les Trois Roches 2022

4.4/5 (7 reviews)

"A Moulin-à-Vent of pleasure

Supple and harmonious, ample and enveloping, with melting tannins and a sapid finish... this Moulin-à-Vent has it all! Rose petal, orange peel, wild berries and a concert of spices combine to create an expressive, complex bouquet. Enjoy with grilled pork loin with roasted figs, game or a fine mature Saint-Marcellin...

Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Empreinte 2022

"The creaminess and identity of the terroir".

"The nose of ripe red fruit is open and immediately appealing, but behind the first wave of fruit lies an excellent depth of fine tannins. Both aspects of the wine are very well balanced. The length is also good." (James Suckling 2024)

Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Héritage 2022

"Structure and opulence thanks to the oldest vines on the estate!"

"This remarkable Moulin-a-Vent is a deep well of beautifully ripe red fruit, with terrific structure. This allows it to flow very gracefully over the palate. The finish, extremely long and precise, is wonderfully silky and marked by the intensity of old vines." (James Suckling 2024)

Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Vignes du Tremblay 2022

"The wine that marks the origin of the estate".

"This fine Moulin-à-Vent combines rich, red fruit aromas, fine tannins and elegant mineral acidity [...] A very long, full finish that expands and broadens as it flows over the palate. [...] Very long, full finish that expands and broadens as it flows across the palate." (James Suckling 2024)

Château des Jacques - Moulin-à-Vent La Roche 2021

4/5 (1 review)

"Her elegance will turn the wheels of your heart.

"Despite the difficulty of the vintage, La Roche maintains its position as a great terroir. Initially marked by the mineral imprint, one discretely discovers scents of flowers and sweet spices. The right extraction and ageing will enable it to age for at least 20 years". (Le Guide RVF 2024)

Château des Jacques - Moulin-à-Vent 2021

4/5 (3 reviews)

"Elegant fruitiness with supple tannins and a fresh finish".

"This wine has an immediate charm of red berries and a touch of tart cherry. It's a little light and crisp for this appellation, but the tannins are well controlled and support the fruit while harmonizing the stony acidity. Very well conceived. Drink now. (James Suckling 2023)

Domaine des Nugues - Moulin-à-Vent 2020

4/5 (1 review)

"What flavors!"

"A pink granite terroir, planted with 70-year-old vines, placed in the hands of a winemaker who has already amply proven himself. Add to this the excellent ripeness achieved in the 2020 vintage, and it's hardly surprising to find a full-bodied, long-lasting Moulin-à-vent. The whole reveals an aromatic profile dominated by black fruits. A bottle that augurs well for the future". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

Château des Jacques - Moulin-à-Vent Clos des Thorins 2021

4/5 (3 reviews)

"Complete and refined style (RVF)"

"Oscillating between the freshness of the vintage and the warmth of its exposure, Clos des Thorins offers a complete and refined style. Hints of blue fruit, cocoa powder and fern. The palate is sleek and slender, with powdery tannins. Great ageing potential". (Le Guide RVF 2024)

Domaine Benjamin Passot Moulin-à-Vent Vierre Manins 2022

With this cuvée, Benjamin Passot magnifies the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, thanks to his parcel located on the granite soil of the "Vierre Manin" locality. A supple, well-balanced, complex wine, with a lovely length that will sublimate game birds, poultry and red meat.

Château des Jacques - Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès 2021

4/5 (1 review)

"The deep blueberry nose draws you into this remarkably ripe, beautifully balanced Moulin-à-Vent 2021, which has everything we look for in wines of this appellation from a single vineyard. A supple attack, followed by an abundance of fine tannins on the long, velvety finish with a certain crushed-stone minerality. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2023). Opulent and generous, but always fresh, Clos de Rochegrès is one of the appellation's pinnacles, both literally and figuratively.

Château du Moulin-à-Vent - Moulin-à-Vent Couvent des Thorins rouge 2020

4/5 (3 reviews)

"A fine definition of vintage!

"In a slightly closed phase, Couvent des Thorins reveals notes of guigne, elderberry and toasted notes. The palate is lively, with tight tannins that energize the whole. A fine definition of the cru. Long ageing is to be expected. (Le Guide RVF 2023)