Barbet Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2017

Moulin-à-Vent is actually atypical of the Beaujolais Crus; its style is the antithesis of what most people think of when they think of Beaujolais wines, and when fully mature (often at ten years old or more) it resembles more a fine Burgundy, or even a Rhône, than Beaujolais. Named after the local windmill (moulin-à-vent in French) Moulin-à-Vent is a real vindication of the principle of terroir.

A powerful and dense wine, this is concentrated and dark. Black fruits and a solid structure give richness and power, with good acidity to balance the structure. The wine is a blend of four different parcels.