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Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Empreinte 2022

Beaujolais

Red

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Drink or Keep

93/100

James Suckling

gamay
structured
fleshy

"The creaminess and identity of the terroir".

"The nose of ripe red fruit is open and immediately appealing, but behind the first wave of fruit lies an excellent depth of fine tannins. Both aspects of the wine are very well balanced. The length is also good." (James Suckling 2024)

Features

Estate

Domaine Paul Janin et Fils

Cuvée

Empreinte

Vintage

2022

Designation

Moulin-à-Vent

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay, vignes âgées de 80 à 100 ans en moyenne

Terroirs

Heavily weathered granite, foothills and ancient alluvium

Viticulture

In conversion to organic farming

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

For 12 to 15 days before pressing

Breeding

In vats for 10 months on fine lees, each grape origin is vinified and aged separately.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Ruby red

Nose

Ripe black berry finish

Mouth

Structured, combining powerful tannins with a mineral edge

Serve

AT 15°C

Open

Aerate in advance for recent vintages

Drink before

2034

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with truffle brouillade, beef hamburger, Camembert cheese...

Domain Paul Janin et Fils

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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.

Burgundy Today

Bourgogne Aujourd'hui

Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended

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

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

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

Domain Rated Recommended

About the wine:

The nose of ripe red fruit is open and immediately appealing, but behind the first wave of fruit lies an excellent depth of fine tannins. Both aspects of the wine are very well balanced. Length is also good.

Andreas Larsson

Andreas Larsson

Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended

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