Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent dates back to 1732 and gave its name to the appellation when it was created in 1936. The estate has 37 hectares of vines across the appellation’s finest terroirs on mostly granitic soils rich in iron oxide, copper and manganese. This is a single-site Gamay from the 4.4ha Croix des Vérillats vineyard, which neighbours La Rochelle and was planted at 10,000 vines per hectare in the 1950s.

Brouilly is the largest and furthest south of the Beaujolais crus. It has a good south eastern exposure, at the bottom of the Saône Valley at an altitude of 200 to 300 metres. The subsoil consists of granite debris and blue-tinged schist. This also ranked the full 5 stars in my abbreviated-for-iPad rating system! Immediately exuberant, with a diverse array of floral notes, theres also some white pepper and crushed cherry notes. Gamay varietal by Dominique Piron.

The nose engages with ripe raspberry, forest fruits, anise spice and sweet earth and leathery notes. The palate is full-fruited with a vibrant juicy acidity that makes the mouth water and a powdery tannin profile which lengthens the finish to reveal stony earth, leather and pepperberry notes. Enjoy now and embrace the vibrant drinkability of Gamay from Beaujolais, or wait a little longer for the savoury complexity of Morgon to further assert itself into the profile of the wine.

Since 1865, the Mommessin spirit stands out for the alliance of two winegrowing regions: Burgundy and Beaujolais, two cultures that make our approach unique and our wines distinctive and appealing. The Saint-Amour AOC is located in the commune by the same name in Beaujolais. Its mixed soil includes granite, schist and clay, lend themselves to making wines which are powerful and complex, The Mommessin Saint Amour has aromas of kirsch and spice. A fresh, well-structured and pleasant Gamay that pleases all of the senses. Vinified in the spirit of the great Burgundies by an emblematic House