Moulin-à-Vent

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Moulin-à-Vent is a renowned French appellation in the Beaujolais region known for producing some of its most structured, age-worthy red wines, primarily from the Gamay grape.

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instanceOf Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Beaujolais cru
French wine appellation
agingPotential can age 5–10 years or more in good vintages
climate continental with some Mediterranean influence
country France
fermentation typically uses semi-carbonic or traditional fermentation methods
grapeColor black-skinned grapes
grapeRequirement primarily Gamay
small amounts of other authorized local varieties may be permitted under AOC rules
knownFor age-worthy red wines
one of the most powerful Beaujolais crus
structured red wines
legalStatus protected designation under French and EU law
locatedIn Beaujolais
Burgundy wine region
eastern France
marketPosition among the more expensive Beaujolais wines
notableFeature named after a historic windmill (moulin à vent)
oakUsage may be aged in oak barrels depending on producer style
primaryGrapeVariety Gamay
regionType communal-level appellation
regulates minimum alcohol levels
viticultural practices
winemaking practices
yield limits
reputation one of the top-quality crus of Beaujolais
servingSuggestion often paired with game, roasted meats, and aged cheeses
soilType granite soils
manganese-rich granite
style complex red wine
full-bodied red wine
tannic red wine
typicalAromas cherry
earthy notes
raspberry
spice
violet
wineClassification Beaujolais
surface form: AOC Beaujolais cru
wineColor red

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Beaujolais hasSubregion Moulin-à-Vent