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Domaine Christophe Pacalet - Moulin à Vent 2021

Beaujolais • Moulin-à-Vent • Red

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Packaging : 12 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

THE Windmill 2021 of Domaine Christophe Pacalet is an ode to BeaujolaisThis wine redThis wine, from the Moulin-à-Vent appellation, reveals the quintessence of the Gamay grape. Passionate winemaker Christophe Pacalet has crafted an elegant and fruity wine, an authentic expression of a unique terroir. A red wine that Beaujolais lovers absolutely must discover.
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This 2021 Moulin-à-Vent displays a deep, brilliant ruby color. On the nose, it exudes aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry), enhanced by floral and spicy notes. On the palate, the attack is ample and silky, with present but elegant tannins. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness and complexity. A harmonious and balanced red wine.

Food & wine pairings

It will perfectly complement roast poultry, game birds or aged cheese.
Producer

Producer

The Moulin-à-Vent terroir, where Christophe Pacalet's vines flourish, is renowned for its complexity and richness. The soils are composed of decomposed pink granite, rich in manganese, which gives the wines a distinctive tannic structure and excellent aging potential. climat The climate is semi-continental, with hot, dry summers and cold winters. The vineyards have ideal exposure, allowing for optimal grape ripening. domaine practices sustainable viticulture, respectful of the environment, in order to preserve the quality of the terroir and the health of the vines.

Owner and history

Christophe Pacalet, a passionate and talented winemaker, embodies the new generation of Beaujolais. Heir to a family legacy of winemaking expertise, he has modernized techniques while respecting tradition. His commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious viticulture reflects his desire to preserve the terroir for future generations. His wines are a reflection of his passion and talent, authentic and expressive wines that do justice to Beaujolais.

Vinification and aging

Soil: Deep, very weathered granite for the Champ de cour, very deep soil of recent colluvium for the Petit Morier and slightly stony soil of the foothills and ancient alluvium for the Perrelles and the Petits bois; Infiltrated here and there by veins of manganese.
Harvest: Hand-picked. The grapes, carefully sorted, are transported in 25-kilo crates.
Winemaking: Cold carbonic maceration of whole bunches without SO2 with indigenous yeasts for 10 to 20 days depending on the vintage, manual decanting followed by pressing on a vertical wooden press.
Aging: On fine lees, without SO2, in 228-litre barrels for 8 to 12 months.

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The team's opinion

A Moulin-à-Vent that combines power and elegance, a modern and respectful interpretation of this grand cru from Beaujolais.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2024 à 2030

Wine profile

  • Fruity
  • Complex
  • Framed