Moulin-a-Vent means 'windmill' in French and is one of the most famous of the Beaujolais Crus. According to Wine-Searcher.com, "Of all the wines produced in the Beaujolais region, wines from this area are expected to last the longest, taste the most concentrated and are, therefore, the least typical of the area." Oz Clarke wrote that Mouin-a-Vent is good and rich and will develop for 10 years.
To me, this was a shocking Beaujolias. Although 100% gamay, it is thicker than many Burgundies. A little bubblegum on the nose ... There is good texture in the mouth, an earthy quality, but the overall impression here is floral, like a rich English garden in bloom. One of the best Beaujolais I've tasted. Check out the review at Wine Library.
Great post. Love the Diochon wines too!!80 + yr old vines and no filtration does sure give you that great texture you described.
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Michel Chignard Fleurie also from Kermit is a beauty.
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