What it pairs with
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Roasted saddle of hare with mustard
Intense game preparation suits the concentration of old-vine Moulin-a-Vent. -
Truffled duck liver terrine
Rich liver preparation finds its peer in the wine's density and persistence. -
Camembert de Normandie rotie (baked)
Warm melted camembert suits a structured Moulin-a-Vent with enough acidity to refresh.
History
The Vieilles Vignes selection is drawn from the oldest Diochon vines, some over 80 years of age. Produced only in excellent vintages, it represents the peak of the domaine's range.
- 1980 — Old-vine selection first produced by the Diochon family in a notable vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Diochon
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Moulin-a-Vent AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres, selection from vines over 50 years old
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980