Château du Moulin-à-Vent - La Rochelle 2016
90+/100
Robert Parker
17/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
The Moulin-à-Vent La Rochelle 2016 shows great promise. It is the most well-rounded and complex wine in the estate’s lineup—a full-bodied yet 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. 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 perfectly 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-planned renovation of the vineyard and winery initiated 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 key 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 (An 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 quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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 touch 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 resources in revitalizing the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, much like Château des Jacques did in its day. In a modern Gamay style, with long, carefully managed aging in oak, the numerous single-vineyard cuvées express the complexity and diversity of the soils. In 2016, the estate’s first white wine vineyards (4.5 hectares) in the Mâcon and Pouilly-Fuissé appellations were introduced under the name Roc des Boutires.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
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