MOULIN-À-VENT 2024
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 : 2024
The winter of 2023-2024 was the 3rd warmest since 1900, with a particularly mild February. Spring was marked by heavy rainfall, with a notable lack of sunshine. Despite these conditions, temperatures remained above normal. Summer alternated between hot and cool spells, with hot spells in July. These climatic variations complicated plant health management in the vineyards, but winegrowers were able to keep the situation under control.
Yields for the 2024 harvest are expected to be low and very heterogeneous, with some plots suffering from coulure and millerandage. The first pruning began in early September. Harvesting was spread over three weeks, finishing at the end of September in the latest-ripening areas.
The reds have notes of raspberry, black cherry, pear and floral scents such as lily of the valley. Initial tastings reveal fruity, elegant, supple wines with a ruby colour. The range of aromas is broad, giving an impression of deliciousness on the palate, with a lovely freshness and pleasant complexity.
