Moulin-à-Vent
The Moulin-à-Vent vineyard covers some 670 hectares, with annual production of around 36,500 hectolitres. The only grape variety used is Gamay noir with white juice, for an exclusively red wine. Particularly noteworthy are Domaine des Terres Dorées, Domaine Dominique Piron, Domaine du Vissoux, Domaine Paul Janin et Fils and Château des Jacques.
The terroir of Moulin-à-Vent is characterized by friable pink granite arena, known as gore, infiltrated here and there by seams of manganese. This mineral is one of the appellation's distinguishing features. The grapes are vinified in whole bunches. This method is unique to Beaujolais. After vatting and initial alcoholic fermentation, the grapes are pressed. Juice from the press and juice from the vat are then blended before a 2nd fermentation, malolactic. Its role is to soften the wines by removing acidity. To express the maximum number of components and give Moulin-à-Vent wines structure, many winemakers use techniques that immerse the grapes in the juice during fermentation: grillage, pigeage, délestage or remontage. Well-structured, some Moulin-à-Vent wines can be aged in oak barrels to obtain cuvées fûts de chênes, enabling the winemaker to broaden the range of wines on offer.
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Jean-Marc Lafont - Domaine de Bel-Air - Moulin-à-Vent Les Burdelines 2022
3*Coup de Coeur Hachette
"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 unquestionable success, this moulin-à-vent seduces with its nose combining subtle raspberry, blackcurrant and floral notes, then with its richness on the palate, its power, balance and silky tannins". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
Laurent Perrachon - Moulin-à-Vent Terres Roses 2023
93/100 Wine Enthusiast
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
93/100 Vinous
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92+/100 Robert Parker
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92/100 James Suckling
"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
92/100 James Suckling
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91/100 Robert Parker
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91/100 Vinous
"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 yet 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 (5 reviews)
92/100 Bettane & Desseauve
Supple and harmonious, ample and enveloping, melting tannins, 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
93/100 James Suckling
"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
96/100 Decanter
"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
94/100 James Suckling
"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)
93/100 RVF
"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)
91/100 RVF
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90/100 James Suckling
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90/100 Wine Enthusiast
"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)
1*Étoile Hachette
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92/100 James Suckling
"A terroir of pink granite, 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)
93/100 RVF
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92/100 James Suckling
"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 granitic soil of the lieu-dit "Vierre Manin". 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)
92/100 RVF
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93/100 James Suckling
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16+/20 Jancis Robinson
"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)
93/100 Wine Enthusiast
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92/100 RVF
"In a slightly closed phase, Couvent des Thorins reveals notes of guigne, elderberry and toasted hints. 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)
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