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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Canard rôti aux figues
Full-bodied Moulin-à-Vent with firm tannin suits the rich, fig-glazed roast duck. -
Entrecôte marchand de vin
The wine's structure mirrors the red-wine butter sauce on the ribeye. -
Comté 24 mois
A firm, mineral Moulin-à-Vent pairs with aged Comté's crystalline salt and hazelnut.
How to serve Moulin-à-Vent
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Canard rôti aux figues, Entrecôte marchand de vin, Comté 24 mois. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Duboeuf's Moulin-à-Vent has been a consistent part of the négociant's top-tier range since the early days of the house, sourced from selected parcels on the manganese-granite soils of the appellation.
- 1967: Duboeuf first selects Moulin-à-Vent for his négociant range
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Georges Duboeuf · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Moulin-à-Vent AOC
- Oak
- Old barrels 10-12 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €16-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1967
Frequently asked about Moulin-à-Vent
What does Moulin-à-Vent taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Duboeuf's Moulin-à-Vent from multiple selected parcels: structured, dark and mineral with the appellation's Pinot-like depth and firm ageing spine.
When should I drink Moulin-à-Vent?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Moulin-à-Vent?
Canard rôti aux figues is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Entrecôte marchand de vin and Comté 24 mois. Full-bodied Moulin-à-Vent with firm tannin suits the rich, fig-glazed roast duck.
What grapes are in Moulin-à-Vent?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Moulin-à-Vent AOC.
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