Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Empreinte 2022
93/100
James Suckling
"The richness and character of the terroir"
“The nose of ripe red fruit is open and immediately appealing, but behind the initial burst of fruit lies an excellent depth of fine tannins. These two aspects of the wine are very well balanced. The finish is also good.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Ruby-colored
Nose
Finish with ripe black berries
Palate
Well-structured, combining the power of tannins with a mineral character
Serve
At 15°C
Open
Let recent vintages breathe beforehand
Drink before
2034
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with truffle scrambled eggs, a beef burger, or some Camembert...
Bettane & Desseauve
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 limited production but do not disappoint in terms of quality. In 2018, the Vignes-du-Tremblay and Greneriers are magnificent successes.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the 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—concentrated yet fresh. Since his first harvest in 1983, he has maintained a winemaking style that showcases 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 trading business with partner winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly, and Beaujolais-Villages thus round out his portfolio.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
The aroma of ripe red fruits is open and immediately appealing, but behind that initial burst of fruit lies an excellent depth of fine tannins. These two aspects of the wine are very well balanced. The finish is also good.
Andreas Larsson
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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