Wine Reviews
This salty and earthy red shows real charm, with tugs of tar and hummus revealing modest notes of cherry and singed incense. A sanguine meatiness runs from beginning to end in this simmering, savory version, offering a tangy close, with menthol freshness chiming in at the end.
Full-bodied and with bright acidity, the wine is sappy with black-fruited flavors, toned and lifted by hints of white pepper and a touch of salt, especially noticeable on the finish. The tannins are sizable yet well-spaced, contributing to the wine’s considerable depth.
The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès has rich aromas of tart red and black cherries, spiced plums, white acacia blossoms and sweet cedar tones. On the medium to full-bodied palate, the cherry-fruited core intermingles with flavors of candied orange peel and figs.
The 2021 Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès fared nicely, emitting fresh aromas of boysenberries, elderberries, lilac petals and cacao powder. The medium to full-bodied palate maintains a pleasant concentration of flavor with a core of brambly fruit yet remains lithe with bright acids.
Pretty hazelnut and chocolate complexity to the ripe red and dark berry fruit. It’s rich and juicy with a medium body and a broad, ripe tannin frame. Deep and delicious.
