COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Gamay Noir
PRODUCER
Hospices Civils De Romanèche Thorins
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Moulin-à-Vent des Hospices is a 100% Gamay Noir red wine from the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent appellation in Beaujolais, France. Produced by Hospices Civils de Romanèche-Thorins and distributed by Maison Collin-Bourisset, the wine originates from vineyards with a unique charitable history. The terroir of Moulin-à-Vent, characterized by pink granitic soil, contributes to the wine's renowned structure and aging potential, earning it the nickname 'Lord of Beaujolais'.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known as the 'Lord of Beaujolais' for its power and aging potential.
Fact 02
Vineyards were originally donated to a hospital as acts of gratitude.
Fact 03
The partnership with Maison Collin-Bourisset dates back to 1926.
Fact 04
Moulin-à-Vent's soil is a unique pink granite.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Moulin-à-Vent des Hospices is crafted from 100% Gamay Noir. While specific techniques for the 2023 vintage are not detailed, the appellation typically employs methods like semi-carbonic maceration to enhance fruit expression. Aging often involves oak, contributing to the wine's structure and potential for development. The grapes are grown in the unique pink granitic soils of Moulin-à-Vent, which are crucial to the wine's character.
