Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Héritage 2018
Beaujolais
Red
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Drink or Keep
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A powerful version of this emblematic cuvée. The warm finish is overtaken by fine tannins and mentholated notes. [...]" (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2020) These very old vines have been handed down from father to son, and are the object of special attention to offer a cuvée combining structure and opulence with remarkable aromatic concentration. This Beaujolais cru is definitely the star of the region!
Features
Estate
Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Cuvée
Héritage
Vintage
2018
Designation
Moulin-à-Vent
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay, vignes âgées de 80 à 100 ans en moyenne
Terroirs
Very weathered granite, foothills and ancient alluvium at les Burdelines and les Greneriers
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunches for 12 to 15 days before pressing
Breeding
In vats for 11 months on fine lees with micro-oxygenation
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red
Nose
Expressive and concentrated, with notes of blackcurrant and graphite.
Mouth
Rich and structured, combining powerful tannins with a mineral edge. Long, powerful and flavorful finish.
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef bourguignon, stew, rack of lamb with herbs, cheeses such as Reblochon or Beaufort...
Domain Paul Janin et Fils
Moulin-à-Vent
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
A powerful version of this emblematic cuvée. The warm finish is overtaken by fine tannins and mentholated notes. Complex but a little too demonstrative.
About the domain :
Since 1937, domaine Paul Janin et fils has been producing moulin-à-vent and beaujolais-villages reds and whites. Eric Janin, the current owner, represents the fourth generation. He has inherited a succession of investments that have made the domaine such a success. In 1937, his grandfather bought the famous Tremblay vineyard, and in 1967, his father acquired what is today the estate's flagship cuvée: the century-old Greneriers vines. Éric Janin is also the father of young Perrine, who is studying oenology, and in turn continues to invest in the long-term future of the estate. In particular, this involves massal selections to gradually renew his stock of old vines. Difficult years are piling up for the cru, and Éric Janin has not escaped the violent hailstorms that have devastated the vineyards over the last three years. In order to preserve what has built the estate's reputation, the range is now completed by purchases from the negociants. Of a more classic standing, these wines are of good quality. As for the estate's stars, they suffer from low quantities but do not disappoint in terms of quality. In 2018, vignes-du-tremblay and greneriers are magnificent successes.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The location and age of the vines aren't everything. It takes the good farming sense and analytical finesse of Éric Janin to produce great Gamays, concentrated and fresh. Since his first harvest in 1983, Éric Janin has maintained a winemaking style that brings out the best in climates located mainly in the Moulin-à-Vent cru. Some vines, such as Les Greneriers, have survived both world wars. In 2017, Éric Janin set up a trading business with partner winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly and Beaujolais-Villages complete his range.
James Suckling
Domain Rated Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.8/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. STEPHAN G. Published on 13/05/2020
I love it!
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Note and review by M. JEAN MARIE F. Published on 29/04/2020
Long on the palate, really excellent. I'll be sending some back as soon as I can.
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Note and review by M. MARC R. Published on 26/04/2020
QUALITY WINE
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Note and review by M. XAVIER D. Published on 09/01/2024
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Note and review by M. BERNARD L. Published on 25/01/2022
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