Château de la Terrière - Moulin à Vent A.O.P. - Cuvée de la Lure
Key features
- The most "Burgundy" of the Crus du Beaujolais
- Wine aged in oak barrels
- Wine can be cellared for a long period
| Region | France / Bourgogne / Beaujolais |
| Grappe Variety | Gamay Noir |
| Area | 2 ha |
| Owner | SCEA des 2 Châteaux |
SOIL & VINEYARD
The vines are situated in the "Moulin à Lure" and "En Brennay" terroirs in deep granite soil rich in minerals.
VINIFICATION & AGEING
Manual harvesting with rigorous sorting of the berries. Burgundy vinification method with destemming. Long maceration of about 25 days. Aged for 9 to 12 months in 2 to 5-year-old oak barrels. The wine is filtered slightly to preserve its full complexity.
TASTING NOTES
The nose is complex and robust with aromas of cherry, blackberry and liquorice. The nose is fullbodiedand well-structured with a good length and liquorice notes.
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
Red meat, game and Burgundy cheese such as Époisses.
VEGGIE : Pan-fried autumn vegetable platter: chestnuts, mushrooms and squash.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
from 15 to 18 °C
AGEING POTENTIAL
It will age like a great Burgundy and can be cellared 5 to 10 years
AWARDS
- 2013 Vintage - Special Mention, Hachette Wine Guide 2016
- 2013 Vintage - 16/20, Beaujolais Aujourd'hui Magazine, May 2015
- 2012 Vintage - Silver Medal, Gamay International Competition 2014
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