Cru Moulin à Vent "Terres Roses"
The Moulin à Vent is often called the "Seigneur des Beaujolais" (lord of Beaujolais). Our Moulin à Vent Terres Roses is a robust wine, with aromas reminiscent of southern wines and very ripened fruits. We offer also a Moulin à Vent Cuvée Spéciale "Les Burdelines"
General Features
- AOC, Cru du Beaujolais
- Varietal Gamay pruned short in gobelet
- Average age of the vines: 50 years
- Surface : 4 ha
- Production in bottles : 20 000
- Yield : 45-50 hl
- Soil type : granite with high manganese content
Tasting Notes
It's a well built wine which has a dark ruby robe. Its bouquet is dominated by iris, wilted rose, spices and ripe fruit aromas. Moulin a Vent is wine to age, classified as "Lord of the Beaujolais" wines. Once aged, serve at 14°, with red meat, game and strong cheeses.
Winemaker's Notes
- Manual picking, complete grapes
- 25 to 60% destemming
- Pneumatic press
- Vinified in stainless steel vats
- Estate bottled and aged in our 17th century cellars
- At its best when at least 3 to 4 years old
Moulin à Vent "Les Burdelines" - Cuvée Spéciale
Our special cuvees represent the best of our skills.
This Moulin à Vent aged in oak barrels is a rich and powerful wine. It is aged in new oak like great burgundies.
It is particularly appreciated in the USA and England.
General Features
- AOC, Cru du Beaujolais
- Varietal Gamay pruned short in gobelet
- Average age of the vines: 80 years
- Surface : 1.4 ha
- Production in bottles : limited quantities
- Yield : maximum 35 hl
- Soil type : granite rich in manganese
Tasting Notes
It's a well built wine which has a dark ruby robe. Its bouquet is dominated by black fruit aromas. Our cuvee is rich and powerful, like a great Bourgogne. Once aged, serve at 14°, with red meat, game and strong cheeses.
Winemaker's Notes
- Manual picking, 11/3 complete grapes, 2/3 berries
- Pneumatic press
- Semi carbonic maceration for 12 days
- Raised for 12 months in oak barrels and 3 months in large oak vats.
- Estate bottled then further ageing in our 17th century cellar
- Minimum 5 years before drinking but will age 10 years or more when stored in proper conditions
