2022 Christophe Lapierre Moulin-a-Vent Beaujolais, France
Produced by traditional Beaujolais winemaking practices, the Moulin-à-Vent is dark purple in color with a warm, inviting nose of crushed blackcurrant. In the mouth the wine displays ample concentration and density of flavor; think black fruits and the spices.
$19.99
$19.99
ABOUT THIS WINE
The grapes are hand-picked at peak ripeness. 20% of the harvest is de-stemmed. The wine is vinified for 11 days at a controlled temperature (77-86°F), to give more structure and complexity. Maturing between 5 and 10 months in oak casks.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Christophe Lapierre farms 10.7 hectares split between plots in Chénas and Moulin-à-Vent using very traditional winemaking practices.