Moulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin 2021 6x75cl

Exquisite colour, deep cherry red. Releases powerful aromas, of lush red fruit and spices, both elegant and dense. The taste is abundant, tannins are well formed despite their youth, at once harmonious, delicate and impressive. A wine of the highest standard, with a full, fleshy fruit character.

Vineyards

Château des Jacques is located in the Beaujolais region of Moulin-à-Vent, between Fleurie and Chênas. Château des Jacques has a total of 28.78ha in Moulin-à-Vent. Each of the 8 'Clos' has its own distinct terroir. Moulin-à-Vent is often referred to as the King of Beaujolais, and considered to be the most Burgundian Cru of Beaujolais. Clos du Grand Carquelin south-exposed vineyard is dominated by granitic sands that are deeper and a little bit heavier, with more clay present than its neighbours.

Winemaking

Picked and sorted by hand, then often de-stemmed, the grapes macerate slowly over the course of three to four weeks. Pigeage and pumping over take place during fermentation depending on the vintage. Aged in our historic cellar for 10 months, a period spent in oak barrels: new barrels and one year/two years old barrels. The oak used to make the barrels comes from the French forests of Allier, Limousin and Nivernais.

Enjoy with:

Perfect with roasted poultry, veal or lamb, mushroom tart or hard cheese.