About this wine
From Moulin-à-Vent, often called the 'king of Beaujolais crus', this cuvée is named for the manganese-rich granite arena soils of the vineyard. Hand-harvested at full ripeness, it shows an intense, deep purple-red color and rare depth and complexity for the appellation.
The most 'serious' and age-worthy of the Beaujolais crus — a good gateway into Burgundy-style reds.
Sommelier's Note
"Moulin-à-Vent is the Beaujolais cru that ages like Burgundy, and this manganese-soil bottling is Arnaud Aucoeur's proof of that pedigree."
Food Pairings
A natural match for braised beef, roast lamb, and hard aged cheeses; its structure and aging potential also suit a peppered steak.
When to drink it
Formal dinners, red-meat mains, wines to lay down for a few years
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Gamay
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥3,500-5,000 (estimated — converted from the domaine's French cellar-door price of approx. €13-15; actual Japan retail pricing may differ)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Gamay, hand-harvested at full maturity from granite arena soils with manganese content, one of Beaujolais' ten crus, delimited since 1924.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Moulin-à-Vent considered the 'king' of Beaujolais crus?
- Its manganese-rich granite soils produce structured, tannic wines with unusually high aging potential for Gamay, letting them develop Burgundy-like complexity over several years.
- What does 'Terre de Manganèse' refer to?
- It refers to the vineyard's granite arena (decomposed granite sand) soils, which are naturally rich in manganese and are considered a key factor in the wine's depth.
- Is this wine meant to be aged?
- Yes — more than most Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent is built to improve with a few years of cellaring rather than being drunk purely on youthful fruit.
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