COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Villars
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Moulin Haut Villars 2016 is a red wine from the Fronsac AOC in Bordeaux, France, produced by Château Villars, a family estate with a seven-generation history. The vineyards are located on hills overlooking the River Isle, with clay and limestone soils contributing to the wine's character. This wine is considered the second wine of Château Villars, often made with a higher proportion of Merlot and from younger vines, resulting in a more supple wine. It is aged entirely in barriques without new oak influence.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family estate for seven generations.
Fact 02
Vineyards overlook the River Isle.
Fact 03
Second wine of Château Villars.
Fact 04
Aged entirely in barriques, no new oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Moulin Haut Villars 2016 involves traditional maceration for 31 days, with pump-overs performed twice daily and fermentation reaching 30°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged entirely in barrels for 12 months. The grapes are hand-harvested, with the 2016 vintage benefiting from a dry late-season period that promoted grape ripeness. The estate's vineyards are planted on clay and limestone soils.
