Louis Boillot Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2022

FRANCE : BEAUJOLAIS : MOULIN-À-VENTORGANIC : Gamay NoirMED-FULL BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, VIOLET, GRAPHITE, GRAVELLY SPICE, NEUTRAL OAKMoulin-à-Vent sits at the northern edge of Beaujolais, where sandy, pink granite soils and a unique manganese concentration pull Gamay toward something considerably more structured than the region's reputation usually implies. These vieilles vignes — old vines — are hand-harvested from a parcel near Romanèche-Thorins, worked by Louis Boillot since 2013 using the same methods he and Ghislaine Barthod deploy a few hours north in Chambolle-Musigny.The 2022 vintage delivered reduced yields and concentrated fruit after a hot, dry summer — roughly a third less than average, all in the glass. Sixteen to eighteen months in barrel (10% new oak), no fining, no filtration. Drinks now; built for 2025–2030.PAIRINGS : Duck confit firm structure and dark fruit stand up to the rich fat Grilled lamb chops concentrated 2022 fruit matches the intensity of char and herb crust Mushroom risotto the earthy graphite notes echo wild mushroom without overwhelming

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