About this wine
Cave de Fleurie's Moulin-à-Vent comes from the most structured of the ten Beaujolais crus, known for its manganese-rich soils that give the wine unusual power and aging potential for a Gamay. Expect notes of ripe dark cherry and plum, supple tannins, and a firm backbone that rewards a few years in the cellar.
A good next step for those who've enjoyed lighter Beaujolais and want to try a more structured, age-worthy style.
Sommelier's Note
"Moulin-à-Vent is the cru that makes skeptics reconsider what Gamay can do — this bottling shows real structure without losing Beaujolais charm."
Food Pairings
Its structure suits roast red meats, duck, and mature cheeses better than lighter Beaujolais styles.
When to drink it
Special dinners, pairing with red meat, wines to lay down
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Gamay
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $20-28
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Gamay grown on the manganese-rich soils of the Moulin-à-Vent cru, considered the most powerful and age-worthy of the ten Beaujolais crus. Vinified with traditional semi-carbonic maceration and a longer cuvaison than village-level wines to extract additional structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Moulin-à-Vent considered special among Beaujolais crus?
- Its manganese-rich soils give the wine unusual structure and aging potential compared to lighter Beaujolais styles, making it one of the most age-worthy crus.
- How long can it be cellared?
- Thanks to its firmer tannins, it can age well for 5-10 years, longer than most Beaujolais.
- What food pairs best?
- Its structure suits roast red meats, duck, and mature cheeses better than lighter Beaujolais styles.
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