AOP Moulin-à-Vent
JF Protheau

Jean-Francois Protheau
AOP Moulin-à-Vent

Grape varieties
Gamay

Origin
The name Moulin à Vent owes its name to the emblematic mill at the top of the hill that dominates the vineyards of the oldest AOP of Beaujolais. The Moulin à Vent appellatio n covers the best slopes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas.

Vinification
Traditional vinification. Maceration in open, temperaturecontrolled stainless steel tanks. Long fermentation during which pumping over is performed. The wines are aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel.

Soil
The soil is granitic with shale and clay veins.

Sensory characteristic
Colour: purple red. Over time it will develop a deep garnet color.
Nose: in its youth, fruity and floral notes dominate such as ripe cherry and violet. With ageing the bouquet becomes more spicy and complex, with aromas of truffl or musk.
Palate: the finesse of its tannins and the persistence of its aromas provide unparalleled pleasure. Fleshy, velvety, often mineral, this wine offers oaked notes due to barrel ageing.

Accords
Excellent with grilled meat.

Serving condition in C°: 14-16°C

Alcohol content: 13,5
Cellar potential: Drink within 3-5 years.
Acidity G/L: 0