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Domaine Mee Godard - Moulin-à-Vent Au Michelon 2023

Domaine Mee Godard - Moulin-à-Vent Au Michelon 2023

95/100

James Suckling

16,5+/20

Jancis Robinson

92/100

RVF

Gamay
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“‘This great Moulin-à-Vent is as deep as it is elegant’ (James Suckling)”

"Aromas of geosmin, raspberry blossoms, catkins, and crushed nettles. A wine for hikers: if you enjoy walking early in the morning, crossing small streams over old stone bridges, following paths overgrown with nettles and tangles of wild roses, crabapples, and hawthorns, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Sweet berries that stain your fingertips and lips, damp clay beneath your feet exhaling its earthy scent in the cool mist. Tannins like the curves of a violin, brilliant.” (Jancis Robinson 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Mee Godard

Vintage

Au Michelon

Vintage

2023

Designation

Moulin-à-Vent

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

A south/southwest-facing hillside vineyard at an elevation of 400 meters, located in the northern part of the appellation, with soils composed of weathered pink granite in the Au Michelon area, featuring vines averaging 70 years of age

Viticulture

Traditional Beaujolais style with a high planting density of 9,000–10,000 vines per hectare, low bush pruning, and partial grass cover

Grape Harvest

Manual packs of 35 kg

Winemaking

15 days with partially destemmed grapes

Livestock farming

Aged for 11 months in demi-muids and large oak barrels, followed by 1 month in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Ruby

Nose

Aromas of cherry, crushed strawberry, and blueberry

Palate

A delicate texture with a lovely tannic structure

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2032+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with game birds, poultry, or rabbit with mustard...

More information at Domaine Mee Godard

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

COMMENTARY: The estate: 5 hectares in Morgon, on the finest vineyards—Corcelettes, Grand Cras, and Côte de Py! That was in 2013. Since settling in, through thick and thin, Mee Godard has been moving forward, improving, and building. An acre of Moulin-à-Vent here, a new building there, and wines that continue to refine themselves. The Godard style consists of very pure wines—never sterile, airy yet structured—that exude their terroir. Add to that a richness that was perhaps lacking in his early vintages and which happens to be the cornerstone of the superb 2017s. Everything is excellent at Godard; it’s a shame there’s so little of it!

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2021 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:

At Michelon, the wine is more dense and complex, with finely structured tannins that promise excellent aging potential.

About the estate:

Trained as an oenologist but with no prior experience in winemaking, Mee fulfilled her dream in February 2013 by taking over the vineyards of a retiring winemaker on her own. Her small estate consists of very old vines in Morgon’s finest terroirs (Corcelette, Grand Cras, Côte du Py). A Moulin-à-Vent cuvée was added to the lineup in 2016. With her free-spirited yet well-defined wines, Mee Godard is gaining momentum!

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5+/20

About the wine:

Aromas of geosmin, raspberry blossoms, catkins, and crushed nettles. A wine for hikers: if you enjoy walking early in the morning, crossing small streams over old stone bridges, following paths overgrown with nettles and tangles of wild roses, crabapples, and hawthorns, you’ll know exactly what I mean. Sweet berries that stain your fingertips and lips, damp clay beneath your feet exhaling its earthy scent in the cool mist. Tannins like the curves of a violin, brilliant. A dusty finish.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

This grand Moulin-à-Vent is as complex as it is elegant, with a remarkable sense of authenticity. It displays impressive concentration, and its skillfully refined tannins unfold beautifully in a long, lively, and full-bodied finish. Enjoy now or celller.

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