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2011 Chateau Du Moulin a Vent Moulin-à-Vent Croix des Vérillats

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April 30, 2023 - $27

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RATINGS

93Wine Enthusiast

It has structure, spice and a creamy texture from the 14 months in wood. Great acidity gives just the right amount of freshness to the black currant and black-cherry fruits.

92Vinous / IWC

Deeply pitched dark berry, cherry compote, licorice and woodsmoke scents show very good clarity, picking up peppery spice and floral pastille qualities with air. Juicy, penetrating and focused, with vibrant blackberry and bitter cherry flavors lifted and brightened by tangy acidity. Shows excellent depth and power, finishing sweet, smoky and very long.

91-93The Wine Advocate

...evinces cherry and black raspberry with distilled overtones; satisfyingly saline, roasted red meat and chalky undertones; brown spices and vanilla from barrel; and a fine spread of tannin that might well reflect the change made in cooperage.

17Jancis Robinson

A hint of vanilla as well as rich ripe cherry fruit. Just a touch stemmy on the nose but that increases the dry freshness on the palate.

REGION

France, Beaujolais, Moulin-a-Vent

Moulin-à-Vent is a Beaujolais Cru appellation that takes its charming name from the only windmill, or moulin-à-vent, still in existence in Beaujolais. The picturesque windmill is several hundred years old and features prominently on the labels of some producers in the appellation. Moulin-à-Vent is located in the north central region of Beaujolais, and it includes 1,605 acres of vineyards. Many Beaujolais admirers consider it the “King” of the Beaujolais Crus, and Moulin-à-Vent wines are known for their richness, fullness and their ability to age. Like nearly all of Beaujolais, the grape grown here is Gamay. About 400,000 cases are produced annually.

TYPE

Red Wine, Gamay

The Gamay grape produces a light, versatile and food-friendly wine. It is best known for making Beaujolais Nouveau, but it is also grown in Loire and Tours. Thankfully the 14th C. Duke of Burgundy’s degree to ban the grape did not spread through all of France.