Moulin-A-Vent takes its name from the windmills that dot the landscape of the region's wineries, and what a region for big flavor profiles in their wines. Moulin-A-Vent is one of the top Crus in the Beaujolais region and produces wonderful Gamay derived wines.
The Joseph Drouhin Moulin-A-Vent 2005 rewards expectations for a big, fruit-forward, well-rounded red wine with a smooth long finish. I have only recently enjoyed the Gamays, as I had considered everything from Beaujolais to be more fruity than fruit-forward. As an inexperienced consumer of French wines, I made the mistake that Beaujolais produced only wines like the Beaujolais Nouveau, which for me is mostly an inexpensive cooking wine.
How wrong that impression proved as I learned more about the amazing wines of the Beaujolais region and the outstanding examples of Gamay wines from Moulin-A-Vent. The Joseph Drouhin 2005 example opens well and pours spectacularly. It's a deep, rich, purple wine with outstanding jammy overtones and slightly vegetable aromas.
This wonderful red wine benefits from a short chill to open up some of the bouquet, but the real benefit of the cooler temperature is the flavor and texture of the wine in your mouth. You'll notice a rich jammy texture and big fruit flavors of berry and currant. I sloshed the first taste around my tongue to capture all the tones and textures. I didn't notice a range of spices, but you certainly catch a peppery edge on the back of the tongue.
Beaujolais from these top crus are not generally wines intended for early drinking, so this already impressive Moulin-A-Vent should age superbly. I'm buying three more bottles to see how the next 3-5 years treats this outstanding treasure. I'm also interested in finding the 2003 vintage, as it should be outstanding in direct comparison to the 2005. Hopefully my local wine vendor can find a reliable source.
Indulge in the 2005 Joseph Drouhin Moulin-A-Vent and share your thoughts for everyone to enjoy!
The Joseph Drouhin Moulin-A-Vent 2005 rewards expectations for a big, fruit-forward, well-rounded red wine with a smooth long finish. I have only recently enjoyed the Gamays, as I had considered everything from Beaujolais to be more fruity than fruit-forward. As an inexperienced consumer of French wines, I made the mistake that Beaujolais produced only wines like the Beaujolais Nouveau, which for me is mostly an inexpensive cooking wine.
How wrong that impression proved as I learned more about the amazing wines of the Beaujolais region and the outstanding examples of Gamay wines from Moulin-A-Vent. The Joseph Drouhin 2005 example opens well and pours spectacularly. It's a deep, rich, purple wine with outstanding jammy overtones and slightly vegetable aromas.
This wonderful red wine benefits from a short chill to open up some of the bouquet, but the real benefit of the cooler temperature is the flavor and texture of the wine in your mouth. You'll notice a rich jammy texture and big fruit flavors of berry and currant. I sloshed the first taste around my tongue to capture all the tones and textures. I didn't notice a range of spices, but you certainly catch a peppery edge on the back of the tongue.
Beaujolais from these top crus are not generally wines intended for early drinking, so this already impressive Moulin-A-Vent should age superbly. I'm buying three more bottles to see how the next 3-5 years treats this outstanding treasure. I'm also interested in finding the 2003 vintage, as it should be outstanding in direct comparison to the 2005. Hopefully my local wine vendor can find a reliable source.
Indulge in the 2005 Joseph Drouhin Moulin-A-Vent and share your thoughts for everyone to enjoy!
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