Saint-Émilion Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience
After a tour of the property, discover 3 French wines and 3 French cheeses for perfect pairings.
Profile
Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast chicken with thyme The wine's fresh Merlot fruit and moderate tannin keep the dish's savoury juices in focus.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Duck confit Lively acidity cuts through the rendered fat.More wines for duck and goose →
- Grilled pork chops Soft tannin and red fruit suit the char without overpowering it.More wines for pork →
How to serve Chateau Moulin
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Serve at 16-18°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Bordeaux-style glass.
- Pair with the food. Roast chicken with thyme, Duck confit, Grilled pork chops. Match the wine's weight to the dish.
History
100% Merlot from vines averaging 45 years old on clay-limestone slopes at the foot of the hillside in Fronsac. Hand-picked into crates, fully destemmed, macerated for about three weeks and raised 12 months in barrel. About 1,300 cases are made.
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Moulin Pey-Labrie · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot (100%)
- Classification
- Fronsac AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 15 at the estate shop
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Chateau Moulin
What does Chateau Moulin taste like?
The estate's own tasting note calls it a style built on fruit and liveliness, to drink young for its freshness.
What food pairs with Chateau Moulin?
Roast chicken with thyme is the first match: the wine's fresh Merlot fruit and moderate tannin keep the dish's savoury juices in focus. Also try Duck confit and Grilled pork chops.
What grapes are in Chateau Moulin?
The producer lists Merlot (100%). The wine is classified as Fronsac AOC.
How is Chateau Moulin aged?
Twelve months in barrels, after about three weeks of maceration with temperature control, according to the estate's technical sheet.
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