Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent L'Héritage 2016
18/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17,5/20
RVF
Made from the estate’s oldest vines in Moulin-à-Vent, the Héritage du Tremblay spends 10 months in large oak casks to develop its structure and richness. With remarkable aromatic concentration, this Beaujolais cru is definitely the star of the region!
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Eye
ruby-red dress
Nose
Expressive with good concentration, featuring notes of blackcurrant and a hint of graphite
Palate
Rich and well-structured, combining powerful tannins with a mineral character. A long, powerful, and flavorful finish
Serve
decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025
Production
6,800 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with beef bourguignon, beef stew, a rack of lamb with herbs, or cheeses such as Reblochon and Beaufort...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 18/20 (2015 vintage) (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Since 1937, the Paul Janin et Fils estate has been producing Moulin-à-Vent and red and white Beaujolais-Villages wines. Eric Janin, the current owner, represents the fourth generation. He inherited a series of investments that are the foundation of the estate’s success today. In 1937, his grandfather purchased the famous vineyard known as Le Tremblay, and in 1967, his father acquired what is now the estate’s flagship cuvée: the century-old vines of Les Greneriers. Éric Janin is also the father of young Perrine, who is studying oenology and is in turn pursuing the investments necessary to ensure the estate’s long-term viability. This involves, in particular, massal selections to gradually renew his stock of old vines. Difficult years have piled up for the estate, and Éric Janin has not escaped the violence of the hailstorms that have devastated the vineyard over the past three years. To preserve what has built the estate’s reputation, wines purchased from other producers now round out the lineup. More classic in style, these wines are well-crafted. As for the estate’s star wines, they suffer from low yields but do not disappoint in quality. In 2018, the Vignes-du-Tremblay and Greneriers were magnificent successes.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 17,5/20 (Vintage 2015) (Great wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The location and age of the vines aren’t everything. It also takes the farmer’s intuition and analytical finesse of someone like Éric Janin to produce great Gamays that are both concentrated and fresh. Since his first harvest in 1983, he has maintained a winemaking approach that highlights vineyards primarily located within the Moulin-à-Vent appellation. Some vines, such as Les Greneriers, have lived through both world wars. In 2017, Éric Janin launched a wine merchant business in partnership with local winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly, and Beaujolais-Villages now round out his portfolio.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. DOMINIQUE R. Published on July 25, 2019
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