20% whole cluster; pumping-over during cold pre-fermentation soak and at the end of fermentation to increase roundness and finesse. Punching the cap at the beginning of fermentation; 21 days extraction to bring out the full potential of the terroirs; 100% indigenous yeast Aging: 18 months; 20% French oak, 80% stainless steel; oak chosen from the Allier and Vosges forests Practicing Organic
This flagship wine is produced from selections of the harvest from three top terroirs of Moulin-à-Vent, all located near the fifteenth century windmill at the heart of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation. The altitude is between 240-280 meters (787-918 feet) with a predominantly southeastern exposure. 1) “Les Thorins”, iconic and central terroir of the appellation, facing South 2) “Le Moulin-à-Vent”, iconic and central terroir of the appellation, facing East 3) “Aux Caves”, soils rich with silica, with 80 year old vines.
Wine Enthusiast Review:
This is a beautifully aged Moulin-à-Vent that shines even in a cooler vintage. A smattering of ripe red fruit wafts from your glass along with black plum, dried cranberry and red raspberry. Firm tannins lead on the attack and dissolve into well-integrated, chalk-dusted red and black fruit. -R.S.
