# Moulin-A-Vent (2022)

- **Producer:** Joseph Drouhin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gamay
- **Region:** Beaujolais, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, black cherry, black plum, damson plum, red cherry, red plum, tea rose, liquorice, wild notes, prune, wet stones

## About this wine

Joseph Drouhin Moulin-à-Vent 2022 is a red wine from the Moulin-à-Vent appellation in Beaujolais, Burgundy, France, made from 100% Gamay. Maison Joseph Drouhin, established in 1880, is a family-owned producer dedicated to expressing the terroir of its vineyards. The Moulin-à-Vent appellation is recognized for its structured and age-worthy Gamay wines, influenced by the region's distinctive pink granite soils. The 2022 vintage experienced a dry winter and spring frosts, followed by good ripening conditions, yielding a concentrated harvest.

## Interesting facts

- Moulin-à-Vent means 'wind--mill' in French, referencing the iconic windmill that overlooks the vineyards.
- This appellation is known for producing Gamay wines that can age gracefully, sometimes compared to Burgundy.
- Joseph Drouhin is a historic Beaune-based producer, unusual for focusing on Beaujolais.
- The soil here is pink granite with manganese, ideal for Gamay.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and structured tannins complement the protein in meats, while its vibrant acidity cuts through richer dishes. The fruit notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like cherries or herbs, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

Joseph Drouhin Moulin-à-Vent 2022 is produced using the traditional Beaujolais method of semi-carbonic maceration of whole bunches, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures for 4 to 10 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 10 to 12 months in stainless steel vats. Grapes are sourced from vineyards in Chénas and Romanèche-Thorins and are harvested manually with careful selection. Joseph Drouhin generally adheres to organic and sustainable viticulture practices.