COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Albert Bichot
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Moulin-à-Vent Domaine de Rochegrès 2020 is a red wine from the Beaujolais region of France, specifically within the highly regarded Moulin-à-Vent appellation. It is produced by Albert Bichot, a family-owned estate with a history dating back to 1831. The wine originates from the 'Rochegrès' climat, characterized by its unique granitic bedrock and southeastern exposure, utilizing grapes from the estate's oldest vines. This terroir is known for contributing to the structured and full-bodied profile of the wines from this appellation, which are noted for their significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine de Rochegrès vines are planted in pure, pink granitic soil.
Fact 02
The estate parcel is a modest 1.8 hectares.
Fact 03
This wine comes from the oldest vines on the 'Rochegrès' terroir.
Fact 04
Albert Bichot has been a family business for nearly two centuries.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Moulin-à-Vent Domaine de Rochegrès begins with a manual harvest. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled open vats over a period of 16 to 18 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 8 to 9 months, with half of the production maturing in 350-liter barrels (20% of which are new) and the other half in stainless steel vats. An additional 3 to 4 months are spent entirely in stainless steel vats before bottling. Albert Bichot's philosophy centers on sustainable viticulture and respecting the natural expression of the terroir.
