MOULIN-À-VENT 2023
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.
Vintage : 2023
In 2023, the Beaujolais Gamay harvest was marked by contrasting weather conditions. A rainy spring was followed by a hot, dry summer, favouring rapid, even ripening of the grapes. These conditions helped to concentrate sugars and aromas while maintaining good acidity. Yields were slightly below average due to the summer drought, but the quality of the grapes was exceptional.
Harvesting began in early September, with healthy, ripe bunches of grapes. We were able to harvest high quality grapes, despite some losses due to the drought. Overall, the state of the harvest was excellent, with grapes of good colour and thick skins, a sign of optimum ripeness.
The quality of the wines promises to be excellent, with intense aromas of red and black fruit, floral notes and spicy nuances. Initial tasting notes reveal well-balanced, well-structured wines with lively acidity and silky tannins. Their freshness and complexity promise a long life in bottle.
