Domaine Labruyère - Moulin-à-Vent - Le Clos - Monopole - Magnum - Red - 2019

Wine:

Sourced from a 92-are monopole on a granite slope, the 2019 Moulin-à-Vent Le Clos du Moulin-à-Vent Red is the crown jewel of the estate, with remarkable aging potential. From this demanding terroir, where the soil is sparse, Gamay expresses itself with striking purity, delivering powdery, deep aromas with hints of violet and black cherry infusion. The palate is beautifully Burgundian in style, almost reminiscent of Nuits-Saint-Georges, with pronounced minerality, a magical texture, and delicate violet flavors. The finish is fresh and fruit-forward, closing this exceptional wine with incredible energy. Rated 97–98/100 by the Selection Committee, this is a truly monumental wine. In Magnum format, it reaches its full potential, offering heightened emotion, conviviality, and aging capacity.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, completely destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation in concrete vats. Aged in oak barrels (including 10% new wood) and demi-muids for 16 months, then in concrete vats for 2 months.

Color:

A deep, brilliant red with violet tones.

Nose:

Remarkably pure, with a powdery depth, black cherry infusion, and violet aromas.

Palate:

This cuvée is distinctly Burgundian in style, almost reminiscent of Nuits-Saint-Georges, offering a fleshy, mineral-driven profile. Delicate violet flavors shine through, complemented by precise, impeccably crafted aging. The finish lingers with elegant notes of licorice, a touch of fruit, and refreshing energy. Truly immense—what vitality!

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red meats, roast poultry with a simple jus, hard cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040.

Driven by an exceptional terroir, Domaine Labruyère reigns over the finest plots of Moulin-à-Vent. Under the supervision of Nadine Gublin, oenologist for the prestigious Burgundy house Jacques Prieur, the wines reach remarkable heights of mastery and fullness, particularly impressive in the splendid 2018 and 2019 vintages, undoubtedly the finest of the decade.