Château du Moulin-à-Vent - La Rochelle 2016
90+/100
Robert Parker
17/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
The 2016 Moulin-à-Vent La Rochelle shows great promise. It is the most well-rounded and complex wine in the estate’s lineup—a full-bodied yet very refined wine with a long finish. Its nose, featuring fruit and creamy vanilla, evolves into notes of spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and deep, with pronounced tannins.Very promising!
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Nose
Intense notes of red berries with a hint of minerality.
Palate
A silky, elegant texture. A deep, concentrated flavor.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with game birds, roasted red meats...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The ambitious and well-coordinated renovation of the vineyard and winery undertaken by Jean-Jacques Parinet is now yielding the expected results. Progress has been remarkable, and the estate continues to lead the appellation. He is supported by a talented team, including Édouard Parinet, their cellar master Brice Lafon, and their communications manager Morgane Chambriard. A major player for the appellation and the region, he is a formidable ambassador who builds value and enhances the region’s image both in France and around the world.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 90+/100 (Outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2020) 17/20 + Favorite (Great wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Only 4,295 bottles were produced from the 4.21 hectares of the prestigious La Rochelle vineyard. A hint of noble bitterness supports a full-bodied finish. A memorable cuvée.
About the estate:
Since its acquisition by the Parinet family in 2009, this vast estate has invested significant human resources to revitalize the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, just as Château des Jacques did in its day. Produced in a modern Gamay style, with long and carefully managed aging in oak, the estate’s numerous single-vineyard wines express the complexity and diversity of the soils. The 2016 vintage marked the debut of the estate’s first white wine vineyards (4.5 hectares) in the Mâcon and Pouilly-Fuissé appellations, under the name Roc des Boutires.
Wine Spectator
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
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