Domaine des Nugues - Moulin-à-Vent 2022
92/100
James Suckling
90/100
Decanter
90/100
Vinous
"A chalky texture and a mineral finish" (Decanter)
"A well-balanced, precise, and juicy Gamay, with aromas of cherries, candied raspberries, stones, and leaves on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Succulent and crisp, with a precise succession of juicy wild berries and a lively, flavorful finish." (James Suckling 2025)
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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
2028
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?
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Full-bodied and tannic, with aromas of ripe strawberries, crisp cranberries, and nutmeg. Oak dominates initially, but this wine then balances out to offer harmonious fruity depth, counterbalanced by refreshing acidity, a chalky texture, and a mineral finish.
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 (2025 guide) 90/100
About wine:
The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent had a more restrained nose than the Fleurie, making it difficult to appreciate. The palate is medium-bodied, assertive, and exuberant, with saturated tannins and a hint of spice on the finish. Best enjoyed within the next five to seven years.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About wine:
A well-balanced, precise, and juicy Gamay, with aromas of cherries, candied raspberries, stones, and leaves on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Succulent and crisp, with a precise succession of juicy wild berries and a lively, flavorful finish. Ready to drink now.
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