Dominique Piron - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2015

Name: Dominique Piron - Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2015
Brand: Maison Piron
Rating: 3.6 (8 reviews)

Moulin-à-Vent|Red wine

Beaujolais

Red

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3.6/5 (8 customers)

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes distills a very fine expression of Gamay. Floral aromas (iris, rose) blend with spicy notes. The palate is structured, with delicate tannins, resulting in a complex wine with plenty of roundness...You won't be disappointed!

Features

Estate

Maison Piron

Cuvée

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2015

Designation

Moulin-à-Vent

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

plot with south/south-east exposure, soil composed of manganese-rich schist

Viticulture

reasoned

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

semi-carbonic fermentation for 15 to 20 days

Breeding

several months in oak barrels for approximately 50% of the harvest

Alcohol content

14 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

beautiful purplish-red colour

Nose

floral aromas of iris and rose, spicy notes

Mouth

structured and delicate tannins. Complexity, power and roundness

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2017

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with beef dishes, game...

Maison Piron

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

A leading figure in Beaujolais in general and Morgon in particular, Dominique Piron, now joined by his partner Julien Révillon, is developing a solid range of Beaujolais crus. Over 100 hectares, seven crus are represented, with a logical majority of Morgons. With a refined style and expressive nose, while retaining the stylistic signature of their origins, the domaine's wines are all successful.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Heir to 14 generations of winegrowers, Dominique Piron handed over the reins of the family estate in 2020 to Julien Revillon, his partner since 2013. The latter is now in charge of some 50 hectares of vines, divided between his own vineyards and grape purchases for the négoce.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 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 :

Julien Revillon, aided by his talented oenologist Pierre Meunier, continues Dominique Piron's work with consistency and brio. The duo is aided by vineyard manager Thibaud Lemaître, which has become necessary to oversee a 90-hectare estate. Their joint efforts have improved the quality of the grapes, and the parcel-by-parcel selection process is beginning to bear fruit. We've been won over by the consistency of the range and its cornerstones: spontaneity of fruit, delicacy and precise definition of each cru.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2017 guide) 94/100

Jancis Robinson

Recommended area

Vinous A. Galloni

Recommended area

James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 8 reviews

Note and review by M. FABIEN Q. Published on 22/10/2017

17/10 - Well-made (structure, acidity/freshness, complexity - moderately extracted), a little young perhaps to fully appreciate.