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2009 Domaine Labruyere Moulin-à-Vent Le Clos

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January 3, 2021 - $21

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RATINGS

92Wine Spectator

Very creamy and supple, with fine integration to the lightly juicy acidity, refined tannins and layered flavors of black cherry puree, damson plum, ground anise and clove, gumdrop and smoky mineral.

91The Wine Advocate

...features brown-spiced and smoked meat-tinged blackberry and cassis...displays admirable primary juiciness and vivacity for a wine so rich and from a vintage so ripe, but here the tannins are considerably finer...displays fullness with only a hint of heat. Sappy and substantial – with notes of beef marrow, iodine, and crushed stone adding further interest – this finishes vigorously...

91Vinous / IWC

Highly expressive aromas of red and dark berry preserves, violet, licorice and smoky minerals. Deeply pitched black raspberry and cherry compote flavors are given spine and lift by juicy acidity. Offers a deft blend of richness and energy and finishes with impressive clarity, power and length.

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, Cru Beaujolais

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.