2017 Château du Moulin-à-Vent Cru Beaujolais

Made from the Gamay grape, the light fruity red wines of Beaujolais in southern Burgundy are well known to most.  The top cru Beaujolais are a big step up though and the peak is the wine of Moulin-à-Vent that is known as the ‘King of Beaujolais’ for its power, structure, and longevity.

This top example is from Château du Moulin-à-Vent.  It is easy to drink but has great balance, with excellent concentration and good acidity.  It has flavours of red and black fruit - morello cherries, red-currents, strawberries, with hints of spice, marshmallow, and floral notes of rose.