Château de la Terrière - Moulin-à-vent A.O.P. - Le Moulin

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

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SOIL & VINEYARD

The vines grow in the area known as "Le Moulin" at the foot of the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent, on a sandy surface of shallow pink granite where the vines draw nourishment directly from the bedrock. It is one of the most prestigious localities in the appellation.

VINIFICATION & AGEING

Manual harvesting with rigorous sorting of the berries. Burgundy vinification method with destemming. Long maceration of about 25 days. Aged in new oak barrels. The wine is filtered slightly to preserve its full complexity.

TASTING NOTES

The nose is complex and robust with aromas of cherry and slightly roasted blackberries. on the palate the wine is full of energy, complex with good length and notes of coffee and liquorice.

FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS

Red meat, game and Burgundy cheeses such as Epoisses.<br>VEGGIE : Sautéed autumn vegetables: chestnuts, mushrooms and squash

ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES

Integrated crop management

AGEING POTENTIAL

It will age like a great Burgundy and can be cellared for more than 10 years.

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