16/20
Jancis Robinson
This is an elegant, perfectly balanced Moulin-à-Vent. Structured and elegant, its expressive bouquet of crisp red fruit and graphite notes reflects the granite subsoil reminiscent of the great northern Rhône. After decanting, it reveals an extra touch of greed and spice. Fresh, straightforward finish.
Features
Estate
Château du Moulin-à-Vent
Vintage
2017
Designation
Moulin-à-Vent
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Selection of 3 great terroirs: Le Moulin-à-Vent, Les Thorins, Aux Caves, granitic subsoil rich in iron oxide, copper and manganese.
Viticulture
Integrated pest management
Harvest
Manual in 30 L bins
Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation for natural extraction of aromas and tannins. Vinification lasts 15 to 20 days
Breeding
20% in oak barrels, 80% in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep garnet with violet highlights
Nose
Subtle aromatic richness: perfectly ripe red and black fruits, fine spices and floral notes of rose, peony and violet.
Mouth
Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with prime rib, bloomy rind cheeses, red fruit tarts...
Château du Moulin-à-Vent
Moulin-à-Vent
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Jean-Jacques Parinet's ambitious and consistent renovation of the vineyard and winery is now delivering the expected results. Progress has been meteoric and production continues to dominate the appellation. He can rely on a talented team, made up of Édouard Parinet, their cellar master Brice Lafon and their communications manager Morgane Chambriard. A key player for the appellation and the region, and a formidable ambassador creating value and image in France and around the world.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Since its acquisition by the Parinet family in 2009, this vast estate has invested considerable human resources in rejuvenating the wings of Moulin-à-Vent, like Château des Jacques in its day. In a modern Gamay style, with long, well-managed ageing in wood, the numerous parcel-based cuvées express the complexity and diversity of the soils. 2016 saw the arrival of the estate's first white vines (4.5 hectares) in the Mâcon and Pouilly-Fuissé appellations, under the name Roc des Boutires.
Wine Spectator
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/ 20
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS T. Published on 09/12/2023
The classic windmill, fine and elegant. Strawberries and raspberries on the nose and lovely length.
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Note and review by M. SERGE J. Published on 01/10/2021
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