Domaine Richard Rottiers Climat Champ de Cour 2022
Moulin à Vent AOC
Moulin à Vent is famed for its aromatic, intense, ageworthy reds, possibly the finest Beaujolais Cru. Grapes for this gorgeous red from a tiny family estate are picked from a special old-vine lieu-dit. Seductive with long, lush black cherry fruit.
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The Wine
Named after its famous windmill, Moulin à Vent is also known as the ‘King of Beaujolais’ because of its aromatic, voluptuous wines that can age for a decade or more. Like other wines from the Beaujolais Crus, Moulin à Vent is made purely from Gamay, but it is the manganese rich, granitic soils that give the wine a character that, after ageing, is often compared to fine Burgundy. This superb domaine was founded by Richard Rottiers in 2007 with just 3 hectares of old vines, which has now grown to 5, all between 40-70 years old. This is from an old-vine lieu-dit called Champ de Cour, less than a hectare in size. Aged for six months in barrel on his organic estate, it is rich with ample black fruit, firm tannins and a long finish.
"Tiny parcel of fabulous, old-vine Moulin à Vent from a ripe vintage"
Rich, old-vine Moulin à Vent from an organic producer and single vineyard in Beaujolais's finest Cru
