MOULIN-À-VENT
Grape varietal
Black Gamay (Gamay Noir) with white juice.
Tasting notes
Colour: Intense ruby red.
Nose: Delightful pastry notes of almond and soft caramel.
Palate: A fresh and elegant opening reveals flavours of wild berries, notably raspberry and strawberry tree fruit.
Serving suggestions
Serve at 15-17°C (59-63°F) to fully appreciate the wine's aromatic complexity and elegant structure.
Food and wine pairing
An excellent accompaniment to red meats, game dishes and full-flavoured cheeses.
Ageing potential
Moulin-à-Vent can be enjoyed in its youth, but it truly rewards ageing. It has a cellaring potential of 7 to 10 years.
Origins
The appellation takes its name from an old windmill located at the heart of the vineyard, which was used to grind grain until the mid-19th century. The Moulin-à-Vent appellation extends across the communes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas.
Terroir
The vineyard is characterised by shallow, free-draining soils rich in mineral elements, particularly manganese, derived from friable pink granite.
Vinification and maturing
Traditional Beaujolais winemaking using whole grape bunches, with fermentation temperatures maintained between 22°C and 28°C (72-82°F). Maceration lasts between 10 and 20 days with regular pump-overs, followed by rack-and-return operations towards the end of vatting. The wine is then matured in tank.
