Château du Moulin-à-Vent - Croix des Vérillats 2011
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16/20
RVF
91-92/100
Robert Parker
“Croix des Vérillats 2011 features notes of cherry and blackberry, with a lovely minerality and hints of chalk, dark spices, and vanilla. Alluring aromas of wisteria and violet rise from the glass, with a lingering finish. The 10,000 bottles produced of this gem with a long finish will be worth savoring through 2018.” (Wine Advocate 2012 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
beautiful, deep garnet color
Nose
a deep, dark fruit flavor that falls outside the Moulin-à-Vent appellation standards
Palate
Smooth and full-bodied, it offers a delightful richness that is well balanced by the freshness of the fruit and spices
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2021
Production
12,000 bottles, 200 wax-sealed magnums
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with honey-glazed duck breast, mild sheep's-milk cheeses, rich chocolates...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A well-defined, lively palate with an elegant mouthfeel; the finesse of the aromas and the overall precision are particularly noteworthy.
About the estate:
The ambitious and well-coordinated renovation of the vineyard and winery spearheaded by Jean-Jacques Parinet is now yielding the expected results. Progress has been remarkable, and the estate continues to lead the appellation. He can rely on 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 (2013 guide) 91–92/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Croix des Vérillats 2011 features notes of cherry and blackberry, with a lovely minerality and hints of chalk, dark spices, and vanilla. Alluring aromas of wisteria and violet rise from the glass, with a lingering finish. The 10,000 bottles produced of this gem with a long finish will be worth savoring through 2018.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated Winery (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)
About the wine:
Among the single-vineyard wines, the Croix Des Vérillats displays intense minerality (though keep an eye on the aging process).
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, much as Château des Jacques did in its day. In a modern Gamay style, with long, 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 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 winery (2023 guide) Recommended