Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès 2021
Grown at an elevation of 361 metres on the pink granite and quartz soils of the Au Mont site, Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès is a powerful cru Beaujolais. The slightly higher clay content in this specific vineyard provides the Gamay grapes with a distinct, opulent character that sets it apart from lighter regional styles. Rather than a quick extraction, the hand-picked fruit is gently destemmed and left to macerate slowly over three to four weeks. The wine then matures in the estate's historic cellars, resting for ten months in a careful mix of old and new oak barrels crafted from timber sourced in the Alliers, Limousin, and Nivernais forests. This slow, traditional approach yields a deeply complex red that balances generous depth with striking natural freshness. While it is highly approachable in its youth, it has the firm structure and elegance to age gracefully in the cellar for decades. Serve it alongside roasted red meats, a hearty vegetable gratin, or a selection of firm, mature cheeses.
