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Richard Rottiers - Moulin-à-Vent 2022

Richard Rottiers - Moulin-à-Vent 2022

Moulin-à-Vent|Red wine|Organic
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5/5 (1 customers)

92/100

James Suckling

91/100

Robert Parker

91/100

Vinous

Gamay
concentrate
blood sausage

"Very enjoyable (Parker)"

“The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spiced plums, and ground ginger. The layered palate, medium-bodied to full-bodied, features zesty notes of mandarin and white pepper, combined with well-balanced acidity and fine yet robust tannins that attest to the wine’s aging potential. The wine is persistent and displays remarkable balance throughout the palate. Very enjoyable.” (Robert Parker 2024).

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Estate

Richard Rottiers

Vintage

2022

Designation

Moulin-à-Vent

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay

Regions

Granite rich in manganese veins and alluvial clays

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Semi-carbonic maceration of whole clusters, alcoholic fermentation for 10 days in concrete tanks, pumping over and racking, gentle pressing, malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

8 months in oak barrels (20%) and concrete tanks (80%)

Alcohol content

12.5%

Organic

Yes

Nose

Typical aromas of violet, blackberry, and cherry

Palate

Fruity and well-structured, with typical violet aromas, it embodies finesse and roundness

Serve

At 15°C

Open

30 minutes ahead of the most recent vintages

Drink starting at

2030

Guard

10 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs perfectly with cold cuts, blood sausage with mashed potatoes, boiled beef, quail in Port wine, or roasted quail with cherries

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Richard Rottiers was one of the producers hardest hit by the relentless hailstorms of recent vintages. On the verge of going under, he managed to find a new lease on life with well-crafted wines produced for the wine trade. The 2018 vintages were finishing their barrel aging at the time of our visit. The quality is superb and should give our dear winemaker some breathing room. In the meantime, the 2017s—currently on sale—are consistent, well-structured, and, despite modest yields, reasonably priced.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spiced plums, and ground ginger. The layered palate, medium-bodied to full-bodied, features zesty notes of mandarin and white pepper, combined with well-balanced acidity and fine yet robust tannins that demonstrate the wine’s aging potential. The wine is persistent and displays remarkable balance throughout the palate. Very enjoyable.

About the estate:

One of the region’s most dedicated organic farmers, Richard Rottiers struggled during the 2016 and 2017 vintages, when Moulin-à-Vent was ravaged by hail. But 2018 marked a return to a semblance of normalcy, and he produced a fine selection of wines—a feat he repeated with his 2019 lineup, which is livelier and more refined than its predecessors. Semi-carbonic maceration is followed by aging in large oak casks and barrels, depending on the cuvée. Everything reviewed here comes highly recommended.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

Richard Rottiers is part of the generation that brought the Beaujolais “climats” to prominence. An engineer specializing in agriculture and the environment, he is passionate about soil life. After gaining experience in New Zealand, this native of Chablis settled in Romanèche-Thorins. In 2003, he produced wine in Fleurie, then trained in vineyard and cellar management for three years at Château Thivin. In 2008, he took over a leasehold estate in Moulin-à-Vent, which he cultivates organically. He made his debut in the guide last year.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent is a blend of 24 small plots (10 hectares) and aged 20% in barrels. The nose is very fruity and floral, already quite expressive. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins; open and expressive, it reveals notes of black pepper and Asian spices, with more structure on the finish compared to the Brouilly. Very lovely.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

This wine is silky and mineral, with very subtle layers of fruit. Raspberries, bark, crushed stone, and tea leaves, all wrapped in a medium-bodied wine. Elegant. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.

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Review by Mr. FABRICE D. Published on June 11, 2025

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