In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral, Persistent finish

What it pairs with

  • Rack of venison with sauce Grand Veneur
    The classicism of Diochon's Moulin-a-Vent suits traditional game sauces.
  • Beef Wellington
    Rich, structured beef suits the density and structure of old-vine Moulin-a-Vent.
  • Aged Gruyere de Comte
    Long-aged hard cheese echoes the wine's complexity and length.

History

The Diochon family has farmed Moulin-a-Vent since the 1950s. The domaine is among the most traditional in the appellation, relying on old vines and large oak foudres without resort to modern cellar technology.

  1. 1956 — Diochon family established the domaine in Moulin-a-Vent

Facts

Producer
Domaine Diochon
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Moulin-a-Vent AOC
Oak
Old large oak foudres, traditional Beaujolais production
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1956

Tags

dry firm tannin gamay high acid medium body medium term mood bold mood rustic occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price trade up still red
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