Clos de la Roilette - Moulin-à-Vent - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Moulin-à-Vent is a standout expression of Gamay, showcasing the best of a vintage marked by exceptional ripeness. It boasts vibrant fruit flavors and a rich texture, supported by powerful and precise tannins. The wine achieves a perfect balance and offers a long, persistent finish. Rated 94/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinified from whole grapes. Vatting for 10 to 15 days, aged in foudre for 8 to 10 months.

Color:

Bright red with good intensity.

Nose:

Ripe red fruit aromas.

Palate:

Rich and precise, this cuvée offers vibrant, juicy fruit flavors complemented by powerful, well-defined tannins. It strikes a beautiful balance and delivers a long, persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Duck breast, veal chops parmentières, mustard rabbit.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Under the care of the Coudert family for nearly 60 years, Clos de la Roilette embodies the essence of Beaujolais, producing straightforward wines made from whole-cluster fermentation and aged in large casks without new oak.

Situated in Fleurie, as well as Brouilly and Moulin-à-Vent, this 14-hectare vineyard crafts dense, rich cuvées with excellent aging potential.

A true institution in Beaujolais and awarded 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France, Clos de la Roilette is cherished by wine enthusiasts and fine dining establishments for the intensity and depth of its wines, which beautifully showcase the Gamay grape.