Country: France Region: Beaujolais

Varietal:Gamay

Vintage: 2018

Colour:Red Style:Dry

Producer: Oliver Merlin

Description:
Merlins wines are characterised by a stunning purity and impeccable balance, demonstrating his exceptional winemaking talents. They are frequently taken for Cte d’Or wines when tasted blind

From four old-vine parcels surrounding the eponymous moulin, this is a delicious expression of Gamay. Its made with whole bunches, with very gentle extraction, and raised in a large oak foudre.

Tasting Note:

The 2018 Moulin–Vent La Rochelle unveils aromas of lilacs, plums, raspberries, candied orange peel, Indian spices, iodine and cracked white pepper on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a tightly knit structure with fine-grained tannins and a contoured lining of acidity. While the fruit appears somewhat restrained in its youthful state, it is evenly distributed and imparts a welcomed velvety texture. The acidity and the iodine-like salinity play well into the wine’s underlying flavours. Thus, I expect it will show quite well as the tannins settle down with some time in bottle.

Drink 2021 – 2029

Food Matches: Mediterranean / White Meat / Risottos / Turkey