Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Vignes du Tremblay 2022
Beaujolais
Red
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94/100
James Suckling
"The wine that marks the origin of the estate".
"This fine Moulin-à-Vent combines rich, red fruit aromas, fine tannins and elegant mineral acidity [...] A very long, full finish that expands and broadens as it flows over the palate. [...] Very long, full finish that expands and broadens as it flows across the palate." (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Domaine Paul Janin et Fils
Cuvée
Vignes du Tremblay
Vintage
2022
Designation
Moulin-à-Vent
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
Highly weathered granite soils, foothills and ancient alluvial deposits, vineyard composed mainly of old vines (40 to 70 years old).
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Maceration for 12 to 15 days before pressing, 80% whole-cluster harvest.
Breeding
16 months in vats on fine lees
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby colour
Nose
Fine and racy with ripe fruit
Mouth
Gourmet, juicy and mineral, well-structured with harmonious tannins
Serve
AT 15°C
Open
Aerate in advance for recent vintages
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with black pudding and mashed potatoes, marbled chicken breasts, cold buffet (cold meats, salads, white and red meats, cheeses)...
Domain Paul Janin et Fils
Moulin-à-Vent
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2021 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
This beautiful Moulin-à-Vent combines rich, red fruit aromas, fine tannins and elegant mineral acidity. At the upper limit of the medium-bodied range. Very long, full finish that expands and widens as it flows over the palate. This blend comes from five different Moulin-a-Vent terroirs, the vast majority of which are located on granitic soils.
Andreas Larsson
Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended
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