COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Gamay
PRODUCER
Mommessin
REGION
Beaujolais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Moulin-à-Vent Mommessin 2021 is a red wine from the Beaujolais region of France, made from 100% Gamay grapes. It hails from the Moulin-à-Vent AOC, one of Beaujolais' ten Crus, known for producing wines with structure and aging potential. The producer, Mommessin, founded in 1865, follows a philosophy of precision and respect in winemaking, aiming to blend Beaujolais character with Burgundian techniques. The appellation's distinctive pinkish granite soils are a significant factor in the wine's profile. The 2021 vintage was challenging, yielding wines with notable concentration and structure.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Moulin-à-Vent is known as the 'King of Beaujolais' for its powerful, age-worthy wines.
Fact 02
The appellation's name comes from a historic windmill overlooking the vineyards.
Fact 03
Mommessin's 'Les Grandes Mises' wines are crafted with a nod to Burgundy's long vinification traditions.
Fact 04
The granitic soils of Moulin-à-Vent are rich in manganese, a key mineral for grape development.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Moulin-à-Vent Mommessin 2021 involves traditional semi-carbonic maceration with whole grapes to preserve aromatic finesse. For this vintage, de-stemming was combined with long macerations to promote elegance. Hot pre-fermentative maceration was utilized to enhance color extraction from grapes affected by drought. Mommessin employs the 'delestage' technique for their 'Les Grandes Mises' wines, which are intended for aging. The grapes are grown on granitic soils characteristic of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation.
