An extraordinary Beaujolais from 50-year-old Gamay vines, which derives its impressive depth and structure through semi-carbonic maceration and maturation in cement tank. A powerful, profound representative of this renowned cru vineyard site on granite soils.
19,50 €26,00 € / l
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Bottler: Domaine Romanesca, 1172 route de le chapelle des bois, 69820 Fleurie / France
In the glass
Colour
Intense, hazy violet with impressive colour density right to the rim of the glass
Nose
Seductive basket of red and dark fruits – sour cherries, raspberries, blackberries, plums and pomegranate, interwoven with orange zest, liquorice, Assam tea and violet pastilles
Palate
Juicy and spicy with pronounced structure, meaty and powerful, characterised by spices and pepper
Character
Profound, benchmark Beaujolais with power and elegance, far removed from the light Primeur style – a serious terroir wine
Pairing
Venison fillet, duck confit, hearty stews, game, piquant cheeses such as Picodon
Notes
50-year-old Gamay vines on granite, low yields of 25-35 hl/ha, semi-carbonic maceration with whole bunches, one year maturation in cement tank
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Intense, cloudy violet, remaining colour-dense to the rim – a visual statement that already announces the concentration of this Gamay.
Nose
Captivating and multi-layered: A basket full of sour cherries, raspberries, blackberries and plums, interwoven with pomegranate and orange zest. Beneath, fine notes of liquorice, Assam tea and violet pastilles – an aromatic complexity rarely found in Beaujolais.
Palate
Juicy, spicy and with impressive precision. This Moulin-à-Vent displays a fleshy, powerful structure, characterised by spices and pepper. With 14.5% alcohol, it possesses substance without heaviness – a profound Beaujolais that proves Gamay is capable of far more than charming lightness.
Terroir & Origin
The vineyard site Champ de Cour lies south-east of Moulin-à-Vent on deep, weathered granite as well as old alluvial silt. From the 31 hectares of the site, the Chastels cultivate 1.2 hectares with approximately 50-year-old vines, yielding only 25-35 hl/ha – concentration through natural yield reduction.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Gamay noir à jus blanc, hand-picked and sorted. Vinification was carried out with whole bunches in semi-carbonic maceration in concrete vats: undamaged berries at the bottom, slightly crushed ones above. Subsequently twelve months ageing in cement tank – a purist approach that places fruit and terroir front and centre.
Food Pairing Recommendations
A wine for robust dishes: venison fillet on kohlrabi and quince salad, duck confit with herb oyster mushrooms and prunes, hearty stews, game dishes or piquant cheeses such as Picodon with black walnuts.
Special Features
This wine sets standards in Beaujolais and impressively demonstrates that Moulin-à-Vent has the potential to compete with great red wines. With the 2020 vintage, Romanesca proves its craftsmanship and respect for terroir.
