Moulin-à-Vent „La Rochelle“ AOC 2019

Wine Description for Moulin-à-Vent „La Rochelle“ AOC 2019 by Romanesca

Colour & Appearance

Medium-dense garnet red in the glass, clear and luminous – a visual promise of elegance and finesse.

Nose

Brilliantly clear and bright in its aromatics, this Moulin-à-Vent presents itself with distinction. The nose unfolds a bouquet of redcurrants and barberries, complemented by sour cherries and ripe raspberries. Subtle notes of plums with a whisper of vanilla and cinnamon lend the aromatic profile a delicate spice and depth.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals a fascinating complexity: the slightly sweet, vanillin components merge with smoky and earthy notes alongside a touch of dry wood. A vibrant acidity and fine tannins structure the wine with elegance. Despite its fruity density, it comes across as impressively transparent and clear – pleasantly robust, yet of remarkable refinement.

Finish

Medium-length with persistent fruit and a fine mineral note that reflects the granite soil of the vineyard site.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site La Rochelle lies west of the village centre of Moulin-à-Vent on deep weathered granite. From a total of 19 hectares, the Chastels cultivate 2.3 hectares with vines of around 50 years old, yielding modest 25-35 hl/ha – concentration through natural yield reduction.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc, hand-harvested and sorted. Vinification took place with whole bunches in concrete vats: undamaged berries formed the base, crushed berries the upper layer – a semi-carbonic maceration lasting around 15 days. Ageing continued for one year in used wooden barrels, which gives the wine structure without obtrusive oak notes.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with roasted chicken with harissa and lemon, tacos or Comté polenta with roasted Jerusalem artichoke and Eggs Benedict. The wine’s versatility harmonises equally well with grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.

Special Characteristics

A Moulin-à-Vent that demonstrates Gamay is capable of far more than charming fruitiness – here the terroir speaks, here depth and ageing potential reveal themselves. An authentic representative of Beaujolais‘ most significant cru.