Les Améthystes - Michel Guignier Moulin-à-Vent 2019
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
94/100
James Suckling
"A Fascinating Windmill"
“A 1.5-hectare granite terroir, 45-year-old vines, and barrel aging—that’s Michel Guignier’s winning trio. He offers a Moulin-à-Vent of great finesse. Both the nose and palate are adorned with delicate notes of rose, vanilla, and candied fruit. The tannins are silky and lend admirable harmony throughout the tasting. A cuvée of rare elegance.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2023)
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Eye
Purplish-red dress
Nose
Expressive and elegant, with fruity aromas—such as ripe cherry—and floral notes—such as violet and rosebuds—tinged with pepper. Then come scents of wilted rose and iris. As it ages, its bouquet becomes spicier and more complex, with notes of truffle, musk, game, and even ambergris.
Palate
Smooth, delicate, concentrated, and elegant, with fine tannins—a superb Beaujolais with the character of a fine Burgundy, and a long finish
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with red meat, game stews, and full-flavored cheeses
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2023) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A 1.5-hectare granite terroir, 45-year-old vines, and barrel aging—that’s Michel Guignier’s winning trio. He offers a Moulin-à-Vent of great finesse. Both the nose and palate are adorned with delicate notes of rose, vanilla, and candied fruit. The tannins are silky and lend the wine admirable harmony throughout the tasting. A cuvée of rare elegance.
About the estate:
Michel Guignier, who settled here in 1989, started out on a small estate that had been farmed organically for many years. The estate now covers 12.5 ha and includes a wine-trading operation; half of the land is certified organic, and the other half is in the process of conversion. On his estate, the winemaker produces Morgon, Régnié, and Chiroubles.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
With its intense smokiness and rich forest floor character, combined with notes of wild blackberry, this is a fascinating Moulin-à-Vent. Beautifully balanced, with a restrained richness wrapped around fine tannins that enliven the long, finely chiseled, dry finish. Ready to drink now or worth cellaring.