Domaine Diochon Moulin-a-Vent 2019 750ml

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The most famous of all the Cru Beaujolais, the Domaine Diochon Moulin-a-Vent Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2019 is one of the prettiest French reds we’ve enjoyed this year. If you’ve never experienced a Cru Beaujolais, they are very different than the spritzy, fruity Nouveau style that takes the world by storm the third week in November. Moulin-a-Vent represents a concentrated style, which picks up the nuance and complexity of this special terroir. The wines are commonly referred to as the “King of Beaujolais,” and this sub-region is considered to be the most Burgundian. Such is the case for the Diochon Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2019. Concentrated cherry compote, blackberry and spice flavors, structured by supple, moderate tannins. Details of licorice, floral and mocha chime in on the lingering finish. Rated 94 Points by The Wine Advocate twice, this is a French red capable of greatness!

100% Gamay.

15 in stock

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According to Bernard, one of the most unique qualities of the domaine is the quality of the soil that they farm. Crumbly granite allows the vines to plunge easily towards “gore” subsoil, which feeds the vines, while adding a pronounced mineral component to the wine. (James E. Wilson, author of Terroir, explains gore to be an accumulated mass of sand and thin clay deposits with weathered feldspars, mica, and quartz.) Given the old age of his vines, anywhere between forty and one hundred years old, yields are naturally small. These are wines that are easy to enjoy in their youth but can handle years of cellar aging with great ease.     In 2007, Bernard wanted to retire but had no heirs. He appointed Thomas Patenôtre as his heir apparent, which has turned out to be an easy transition. We are grateful that the Diochon tradition continues through Thomas, safeguarding the ancestral methods that distinguish real Beaujolais from the mass-produced and highly over-commercialized juice that floods the market today.

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Weight 2 lbs

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