Moulin-à-Vent 2013

Grape Variety : Gamay

Soil : Granite

Site : One of the most famous crus of the Beaujolais. The area of production is located in the southern part of the villages of Chenas in the Saône & Loire Department and in Romanèche Thorins in the Rhône Department. The vineyards are on the sides of a hill overlooked by a windmill, hence the name of the wine.

The Vintage 2013 : After a very cold winter and a cool and humid spring, the weather became really fine and warm end of July. The sunny weather and the warm temperatures engendered a slow ripening process of the grapes. The harvest commenced mid September under a bright sunshine. The combination of all those climatic factors and meticulous vinifications have produced wines with very pure aromas and a crunchy texture.

Tasting : Bright red colour with purple nuances. Delicate notes of rose petals mixed with aromas of ripe cherries and ripe raspberries. Well-structured and complex. A lot of volume with well-shaped tannins. Good persistence.

Food pairing : Cooked pork meat "charcuterie", barbecue and all sorts of mild cheeses.