Richard Rottiers - Moulin-à-Vent 2022
92/100
James Suckling
91/100
Robert Parker
91/100
Vinous
"Very pleasant (Parker)"
"The Moulin-à-Vent 2022 exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spiced plums, and ground ginger. The layered, medium- to full-bodied palate offers piquant notes of tangerine and white pepper, paired with well-balanced acidity and fine but robust tannins that attest to the wine's aging potential. The wine is persistent and displays remarkable symmetry throughout the palate. Very enjoyable." (Robert Parker 2024).
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Nose
Typical aromas of violet, blackberry, and cherry
Mouth
Fruity and structured, with typical violet aromas, embodying finesse and roundness.
Serve
At 15°C
Open
30 minutes ahead of the most recent vintages
Drink from
2030
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with cold cuts, blood sausage with mashed potatoes, boiled beef, quail in port wine sauce, or roasted quail with cherries.
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:
Richard Rottiers was one of the victims most affected by the incessant hailstorms of recent vintages. On the verge of bankruptcy, he managed to find a second wind in some well-made négociant cuvées. The 2018 wines were finishing their aging in barrels at the time of our visit. The quality is superb and should give our dear winemaker some respite. In the meantime, the 2017 vintages, currently on sale, are consistent, structured and, despite modest quantities, reasonably priced.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Moulin-à-Vent 2022 exudes rich aromas of red and black cherries, spicy plums, and ground ginger. The layered, medium-bodied to full-bodied palate offers tangy notes of mandarin and white pepper, paired with well-balanced acidity and fine but robust tannins that testify to the wine's aging potential. The wine is persistent and displays remarkable symmetry throughout the palate. Very enjoyable.
About the estate:
One of the region's most dedicated organic farmers, Richard Rottiers suffered during the 2016 and 2017 vintages, which saw Moulin-à-Vent ravaged by hail. But 2018 represented a return to some sort of normality, and he produced a fine set of wines; a feat he has repeated with a 2019 portfolio that is livelier and finer than its predecessors. Semi-carbonic maceration is followed by aging in large oak vats and barrels, depending on the cuvée. Everything reviewed here comes highly recommended.
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Richard Rottiers belongs to the generation that has promoted the climates of Beaujolais. 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. He made wine in Fleurie in 2003, then trained in vineyard and cellar management for three years at Château Thivin. In 2008, he took over a leased estate in Moulin-à-Vent, which he runs organically. He made his debut in the guide last year.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About wine:
The Moulin-à-Vent 2022 is a blend of 24 small plots (10 hectares) and aged 20% in barrels. The nose is very fruity and floral, already extroverted. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, open and expressive, showing black pepper and Asian spices with more structure on the finish compared to Brouilly. Very beautiful.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
This wine is silky and mineral, with very subtle layers of fruit. Raspberries, bark, crushed stone, and tea leaves, all wrapped up in a medium body. Elegant. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.