Moulin-à-Vent "Le Roc"

The Moulin-à-Vent appellation covers a surface area of 1,600 acres in the north of the Beaujolais region.
Our 12.3-acre estate is ideally located at the heart of one of the 18 recognized Climats "Rochegrès", which, as its name (sandstone rock) would suggest, features outcrops of the granitic parent rock amid the vines.
The vines benefit primarily from southeastern exposure and thrive in poor, very pure, pink granitic soil. They are therefore obliged to plunge their roots deep down to get the nutrients they need.
Our Moulin-à-Vent "Le Roc" is crafted with grapes from different terroirs - "La Rochelle", "Au Mont" and the younger vines in "Rochegrès".

Tasting

Appealing floral nose featuring notes of rose along with red and black fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant, blueberry) complemented by expressive minerality. Generous on the palate, with a structure that is both complex and harmonious. The finish is intense and subtly fragrant.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meat and poultry, or with medium cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve at 14-15°C (57-59°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 3,2 ha (7,90 acres)
Situation: Underneath the rock, at the heart of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation (North of Beaujolais).
Exposure: Mostly South-East
Soil: Lean, pink granitic
Average age of the vine: 30 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 20 000 on average

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled open tank
Fermentation time : 16 to 18 days

Ageing

Ageing: 50% in 350-litre barrels, 50% in stainless steel vats ; then 100% in stainless steel vats
Ageing time: 8 to 9 months ; then 3 to 4 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20%