Domaine Paul Janin et Fils - Moulin-à-Vent - Rouge - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Moulin-à-Vent, crafted from the estate’s finest vines, including a portion from the Greneriers climat, is a remarkable achievement. Sourced from 60-year-old vines rooted in deep granite soils, with 70% whole-cluster fermentation, this wine strikes a delightful balance—dense, vibrant, and bursting with freshness. This dynamic Gamay offers fine tannins and notes of raspberry, cherry, and violet, delivering both elegance and richness. A precise and fruity wine with great aging potential, rated 94-96/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, low yields: 35hl/ha, whole grapes vinified for 80% of the crop.
A wine from the estate's three flagship terroirs: Les Greneriers - La Teppe - Les Burdelines, on highly weathered granite soils, foothills and ancient alluvium.
Aged in vats only.

Color:

Bright red with good intensity.

Nose:

Fragrant aromas of peony and cherry.

Palate:

Fresh and fragrant, this wine delivers a rich, elegant juice with a precise, fruity profile.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

A symphony of artisanal charcuterie, terrines, sausages and pâtés de campagne, beef pot au feu, leg of lamb, mushroom entrecôte - a whole meal in a nutshell.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Nestled in the heart of Moulin-à-Vent, in the village of Romanèche-Thorins, Domaine Paul Janin et Fils is performing wonders. With 2 stars in the RVF Guide, this quiet achiever crafts exceptional wines, thanks to Éric Janin’s keen expertise. He creates wines that are both concentrated and refreshing.

Janin focuses on vinifying by climat, allowing each parcel’s unique character to shine. His intuitive approach brings out the very best of these manganese-rich terroirs, resulting in wines that are beautifully fruity, intensely flavorful, and full of depth.