Château du Moulin-à-Vent - Moulin-à-Vent rouge 2021

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

True to the spirit of the vintage, yet crafted with the estate’s expertise to give it a fruity and flavorful character. Well-made, this is a bottle that will bring you pleasure.

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.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

It’s always the first vintage that reveals a winery’s true caliber, and we must acknowledge the quality of this superb 2021, with its elegant and delicious style. We appreciate the delicacy of its aromas and the precision of its aging. This wine will age gracefully.

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.

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