Domaine des Nugues - Moulin-à-Vent 2021
92/100
James Suckling
90/100
Vinous
"This is a delightful Moulin-à-Vent (Vinous)."
"A firm, spicy red with aromas of blackberry, cherry, lavender, and clove. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, polished, and relatively tannic, with a solid structure." (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Deep ruby red color
Nose
With notes of dark fruit and spices
Mouth
fine, persistent tannins with a lovely length
Serve
At 15°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with veal stew, filet mignon, rabbit with mustard, salted pork with lentils, pasta with morel mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Gilles Gelin is part of a young generation of Beaujolais winemakers who produce a large volume of wines of impeccable quality. In the 2016 vintage, we noticed a shift in the style of the wines, which became more delicate, with a more refined aromatic precision. This style was confirmed in 2017. The wines are medium-bodied, with just the right balance. They are reliable and enjoyable. What more could you ask for?
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
3-star estate (very high-quality production)
About the estate:
The son and grandson of winegrowers, Gérard Gelin acquired Clos des Nugues in 1976, before joining forces with his son Gilles. Located in the north of Beaujolais, on the edge of the Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, and Morgon appellations, the estate now covers almost 30 hectares. The average age of the vines is around 45 years, with some Gamay vines even over a century old.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
At the crossroads of wine regions, the Gelin family mainly produces Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines. A few plots in Morgon (1 hectare) and Fleurie (6 hectares) complete a range that extends from VDF to homemade crème de cassis. The wines resemble their creator, Gilles Gelin: rich in color with fruity tannins, they reveal themselves over time. His white wine is a metronomic Chardonnay in Beaujolais-Villages, which he continues to plant on suitable land. His Gamay version shows the excellence of the Lancié terroir when worked with adjusted yields.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About wine:
The Moulin-à-Vent 2021 comes from 60- to 70-year-old vines and is aged in demi-muids. The nose is seductive, fragrant, and floral, with beautifully controlled notes of black cherries and blueberries. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, harmonious, displaying lovely roundness (more so than the Fleurie) with a hint of sage and thyme on the finish. This is a delicious Moulin-à-Vent.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
A firm, spicy red with aromas of blackberry, cherry, lavender, and clove. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, polished, and relatively tannic, with a solid structure. Best consumed after 2025.
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