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At the southern tip of Burgundy, where the geology shifts to a pink granite, Gamay, with its generous, juicy character, best reflects the terroir.
Annick Bachelet has mastered handling the old vine Moulin-a-Vent harvests, preferring to pick by hand, partially destem, and allow the wine to mature in both vats and barrels.
The 2020 bottling possesses the finesse and complexity of great cru Beaujolais and shows well at various serving temperatures in all seasons.
Vineyard Details
AOP: Moulin-a-Vent
Terroir: Crumbly, salmon red granite and maganese sand
Exposure: South-facing
Average Vine Age: 50 years old
Average Yield: 40 hl/ha
Protection: Integrated since 1992, High Environmental Value Level 3
Harvest: 100% Manual
Vinification Details
Grape Sorting: Careful sorting on arrival to retain only the healthiest grapes at peak ripeness
Vinification: Traditional with partial destemming, temperature control, and punching the cap down
Vatting: 10 to 15 days
Maturing: In vats and barrels for nine months
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby color. Undergrowth nose with iris. Fully blown rose and ripe fruit at the fore slowly give way to a lightly oaked finish.
Service
Serving Temperature: 18 degrees C
Cellaring: Five to ten years
Food Pairings: Enjoy with meat in sauce, red meat, or a variety of goat's cheese
[Information provided by Annick Bachelet]
ANNICK BACHELET MOULIN-A-VENT 2020
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Country: France
Region: Beaujolais
Vintage: 2020
Score: 92
Fresh, floral nose full of cherries and laced with some geraniums and rose hips. Juicy and dusty tannins coated with plenty of red plums and cherries on the palate. Rich and supple, yet fresh. Drink or hold.
Zekun Shual, Senior Editor
Annick Bachelet 2020 Moulin-a-Vent
From: Moulin-a-Vent, Beaujolais, France
Rating: 91
Winery: Annick Bachelet
Region: Beaujolais
Variety: Gamay
Wine Type: Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Issue Date: 10/1/2023
Ripe and juicy, this is a structured wine with some firm tannins. It has blackberry fruits along with the solid texture. The wine needs to age, so drink from 2024.
Reviewed By: Roger Voss
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