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    Domaine du Chapitre Moulin-à-vent

    2020
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    History

    The beautiful 35-hectare estate in the village of La Chapelle de Guinchay includes Beaujolais Crus (Morgon, Fleurie and Saint-Amour), Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages, Bourgogne Chardonnay and Mâcon-Villages.

    Moulin-à-vent

    Grape variety

    Gamay

    Origin

    The name Moulin à Vent owes its name to the emblematic mill at the top of the hill that dominates the vineyards of the oldest AOP of Beaujolais. The Moulin à Vent appellation covers the best slopes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas.

    Soil

    The soil is granitic with shale and clay veins.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification. Maceration in open, temperaturecontrolled stainless steel tanks. Long fermentation during which pumping over is performed. The wines are aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel.

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    Moulin-à-vent

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Purple red. Over time it will develop a deep garnet color.

    Nose

    In its youth, fruity and floral notes dominate such as ripe cherry and violet. With ageing the bouquet becomes more spicy and complex, with aromas of truffl or musk.

    Palate

    The finesse of its tannins and the persistence of its aromas provide unparalleled pleasure. Fleshy, velvety, often mineral, this wine offers oaked notes due to barrel ageing.

    Recommendations

    Excellent with grilled meat.

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 3 years.

    2020

    A Year of Challenges and Great Wines

    The Beaujolais vineyard experienced extreme and contrasting weather conditions in 2020, with periods of intense heat and significant rainfall deficits. The harvest began on August 20 in the early-ripening areas. The grapes had reached optimal maturity, and under the influence of the heat, their sugar concentration increased, with some parcels showing signs of shriveling. The harvest continued until September 5 in the higher-altitude areas.

    Red Wines

    The first 2020 wines from Beaujolais are promising: colorful, fruity, and very ripe, suggesting an excellent vintage. The reds are particularly supple, concentrated, and exhibit soft tannins, characterizing a year where quality prevailed despite challenging climatic conditions.



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