Wine Reviews

The 2022 Moulin-à-Vent unfolds with aromas of cassis, stewed blackberries, violet petals, candied peel and subtle undertones of sandalwood. The medium to full-bodied palate presents a dark core of fruit built around chalky tannins that steadily intensify.

It’s a lush expression of the vintage, with a fruit-driven core of juicy red and black currants, cherries and red plums with top notes of lilac petals, dried sage, sweet spices and white pepper.

This wine pairs concentration and minerality. Black fruit predominates on the nose with raspberry, blackberry, umami and dried black cherry. The wine is grippy in texture and is supported by taut tannins through to the long finish. Drink now and from 2026 onwards to see the wine benefit from age in bottle.

Reserved aromas of grilled meat, red currant, black plum, black olive and dried red cherry open on the nose. A chalky palate dusted with graphite shavings is supported by grippy tannins.

This very dark ruby colored Gamay from the Moulin-à-Vent commune opens with a potting soil and raspberry bouquet with hints of violet and a touch of banana. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated plus acidity. The mouthfeel is round, voluptuous, generous, and very bright. The flavor profile is a red currant and loam blend with notes tart cherry and oolong tea. I also did detect some hints of red plum and banana in the aftertaste. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity are nicely extended.