Domaine Maxime Troncy - Moulin-à-Vent Chassignol 2018
Beaujolais
Red
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Drink or Keep
15,5/20
Beaujolais Aujourd'hui
"Produced this time from century-old vines, this fine cuvée expresses aromas of black fruits. The wine is dense, juicy, still a little tight on the finish, but promising." (Beaujolais Aujourd'hui - March-April 2021) After the 2017 vintage awarded 2 stars Favorite in the Guide Hachette, here's the 2018 with a fleshy, authentic profile to match!
Features
Estate
Domaine Maxime Troncy
Cuvée
Chassignol
Vintage
2018
Designation
Moulin-à-Vent
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Shallow granite, lieux-dits Chassignol, Chénas, altitude 300 m, east-facing, vines averaging 100 years old.
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In the natural style, whole bunches, partially destemmed, followed by 17 days of semi-carbonic maceration.
Breeding
In barrels for 12 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense
Nose
Powerful aromas of black fruits, spices...
Mouth
A balanced blend of power and roundness
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Open
Aerate for 30 minutes or more, depending on how it tastes.
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with friends at any time, to accompany meats, game and cheeses.
Domaine Maxime Troncy
Moulin-à-Vent
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A young winemaker, Maxime Troncy set up shop in 2013. He produces moulin-à-vent, chénas and several cuvées of red beaujolais. He has begun converting his 10 ha to organic farming in 2019.
Beaujolais Aujourd'hui
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 15.5/20
About the wine:
Produced this time from century-old vines, this fine cuvée expresses aromas of black fruits. The wine is dense, juicy, still a little tight on the finish, but promising.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. ROMAIN F. Published on 28/03/2023
An energetic MAV with a beautiful intensity still full of youth, a little tight though charming. A few years' cellaring will certainly bring it elegance and fullness. Great potential.
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Note and review by M. PIERRE L. Published on 14/03/2022
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