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

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the wine:

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 vintage. Long ageing is to be expected.

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

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

Château de Moulin-à-Vent is one of the appellation's jewels. This estate wine is powerful and dense. The acidity and black fruit are still lively and will soften. Concentration and structure promise long ageing. Drink from 2025.

Vinous A. Galloni