The 2023 ‘Les Vérillats’ Moulin-à-Vent comes from one of the appellation’s most celebrated lieu dits, a hillside site around 300 meters in elevation where old bush-trained Gamay vines dig deep into the thin pink granite soils streaked with manganese. Facing east and southeast, the vines are swept by steady winds that keep the fruit healthy and concentrated, giving this cru its reputation for structure and age-worthiness. The hand-harvested grapes were cooled overnight before undergoing natural whole-cluster fermentation in concrete vats for 17 days, followed by a gentle pressing. The wine then rested for 10 months in used French barrique before bottling, with only a touch of sulfites and no fining or filtration.
In the glass, it shows both depth and lift, with aromas of black cherry, violet, and wild herbs over a savory, mineral core. The palate is layered and powerful, yet fresh, with fine tannins and bright acidity carrying through to a long, resonant finish. A Moulin-à-Vent with gravitas and precision, built to age but already singing in its youth.
Pairs well with Soft cheeses like Brie, roast chicken, cold cuts and pizza.
Region: Beaujolais (Beaujolais Julienas AOC), France
Grape: 100% Gamay
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
The 2023 ‘Les Vérillats’ Moulin-à-Vent comes from one of the appellation’s most celebrated lieu dits, a hillside site around 300 meters in elevation where old bush-trained Gamay vines dig deep into the thin pink granite soils streaked with manganese. Facing east and southeast, the vines are swept by steady winds that keep the fruit healthy and concentrated, giving this cru its reputation for structure and age-worthiness. The hand-harvested grapes were cooled overnight before undergoing natural whole-cluster fermentation in concrete vats for 17 days, followed by a gentle pressing. The wine then rested for 10 months in used French barrique before bottling, with only a touch of sulfites and no fining or filtration.
In the glass, it shows both depth and lift, with aromas of black cherry, violet, and wild herbs over a savory, mineral core. The palate is layered and powerful, yet fresh, with fine tannins and bright acidity carrying through to a long, resonant finish. A Moulin-à-Vent with gravitas and precision, built to age but already singing in its youth.
Pairs well with Soft cheeses like Brie, roast chicken, cold cuts and pizza.
Region: Beaujolais (Beaujolais Julienas AOC), France
Grape: 100% Gamay
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
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