Moulin-à-Vent 2023
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France / Beaujolais
This is a Cru Beaujolais assembled from eight unique climates within the Moulin-a-Vent appellation. Each site presents its own version of pink granite and exposure, which influences the eventual wine. All fruit is manually harvested, rigorously sorted, fermented with natural yeasts, and aged in concrete vats and oak barrels for 10 months. The final assemblage expresses the complete symphony of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation.
Harvest Note
2023 was notable for its changeable weather: a mild winter, a variable spring, a summer that swung between heat spikes, cool conditions and thunderstorms. The quality of the grapes we harvested reached a level
far higher than expected, with perfect phenolic ripeness and remarkably even levels of maturity.
Tasting Note
This wine exudes dark fruit and floral aromas with hints of ground coffee. Bold and expansive on the palate, the flavor evolution is shaped by substantial yet fine tannins and tangy acidity over the long finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Gamay
APPELLATION: Moulin-à-Vent
PH: 3.55
ACIDITY: 3.51 g/l
ABV: 13.50%
AGING: Aged in concrete vats and oak barrels for 10 months
Unique Selling Points
- The flagship of Chateau des Jacques and the complete expression of this appellation
- Delightful upon release yet will age for many years
- From an important historic estate, now restored to produce terroir-driven wines
- A superb value for unique Burgundian-styled red wine
Julie Pitoiset – Chateau des Jacques Technical Director
About the Grape
Gamay
Gamay is loaded with bright, plump raspberry and cherry fruit, with notes of black pepper.
