Moulin-à-Vent “Champ de Cour” AOC 2020

Wine information
The heart of the Champ de Cour vineyard in Moulin-à-Vent is a 1.2-hectare piece of land owned by the Chastels. This paradise for the noble Gamay noir à jus blanc, as the geeky wine connoisseur calls it, lies to the south-east of the town centre, on soil characterised by deep granite weathering and archaic alluvial plains. After being carefully harvested and sorted by hand, this roughly fifty-year-old strain, which yields between 25 and 35 hl/ha, thrives through a semi-carbonic fermentation process before being aged in cement vats for a year.

Colour rating
An imposing violet, lush and opaque to the corners of the glass.

Note on the fragrance
The olfactory signature conjures up images of an exquisite basket of red and dark fruits such as sour cherries, raspberries, blackberries, plums and pomegranates. This fruity canon is complimented by fine-grained notes of orange peel, liquorice, Assam tea and violet candy, creating an almost hypnotic olfactory experience.

Taste impression
This vintage is a hidden treasure of Moulin-à-Vent Champ de Cour, whose juicy, spicy personality dances on the tongue with unmistakable conciseness. It can be held up as a showcase for sublime Beaujolais, whose fleshy and robust structure, coupled with a spicy and peppery nuance, is perfect for hearty stews, game dishes and savoury cheeses.

Alternative food recommendation
Top quality saddle of venison on savoy cabbage and apple salad, goose confit with herb mushrooms and plum compote, Roquefort cheese tartlet, hazelnuts, redcurrant jelly, served with rye bread.