Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent Héritage 2023
98/100
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
96/100
Decanter
95/100
RVF
"Structure and richness, thanks to the estate's oldest vines!"
These very old vines, passed down from father to son, are considered a legacy and receive special care to produce a wine that combines structure and richness with remarkable aromatic concentration. This Beaujolais wine is undoubtedly the star of the region!
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Eye
Ruby-colored 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
At 15°C
Open
Let recent vintages breathe beforehand
Drink before
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef bourguignon, a beef stew, a rack of lamb with herbs, or cheeses such as Reblochon and Beaufort...
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 “Le Tremblay” vineyard, 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, continuing the investments necessary to ensure the estate’s long-term viability. This involves, in particular, massal selections to gradually renew the estate’s stock of old vines. Difficult years have piled up for this cru, 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 are limited in quantity but never disappoint in quality. In 2018, the Vignes-du-Tremblay and Greneriers were magnificent successes.
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Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100 (2022 vintage)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting 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 a farmer’s common sense and the 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 showcases vineyards located primarily 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 in partnership with other winemakers. Chénas, Brouilly, and Beaujolais-Villages now round out his portfolio.
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Andreas Larsson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended