Collin-Bourisset
des Hospices Moulin-à-Vent Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
I can reliably be counted on to like Moulin-a-Vent the least, of all the Beaujolais crus. Usually I find them too tannic and astringent, and by the time that settles down, the Gamay fruit is gone. But . . . I like this one a lot. The tannins are nicely managed. Nose is quite complex, with underbrush, deep crumbly granite, and dark, plummy Gamay fruit. Almost a little animal note. In the mouth, it’s rich and minerally. Acids are a bit low (‘18 was hot!), but the balance is nice right now. Finish is long, with some very soft tannin making itself known at the tail end. Nice!
I can reliably be counted on to like Moulin-a-Vent the least, of all the Beaujolais crus. Usually I find them too tannic and astringent, and by the time that settles down, the Gamay fruit is gone. But . . . I like this one a lot. The tannins are nicely managed. Nose is quite complex, with underbrush, deep crumbly granite, and dark, plummy Gamay fruit. Almost a little animal note. In the mouth, it’s rich and minerally. Acids are a bit low (‘18 was hot!), but the balance is nice right now. Finish is long, with some very soft tannin making itself known at the tail end. Nice!
Feb 10th, 2023
This is pretty damn amazing. Ripe, luscious and irresistible. Candied and caramelized red and blue fruits.
This is pretty damn amazing. Ripe, luscious and irresistible. Candied and caramelized red and blue fruits.
Nov 18th, 2020
Light body, with intense, lovely fruit—dark cherry and strawberry compote that lingers with the bright acid. So good. The pizza overwhelmed it but as an afta-party it’s perfect 👌🏾
Light body, with intense, lovely fruit—dark cherry and strawberry compote that lingers with the bright acid. So good. The pizza overwhelmed it but as an afta-party it’s perfect 👌🏾
Nov 14th, 2020
Ripe, spiced, floral and quite juiced on all fronts. A more hedonistic and structured Gamay that behaves like a NW wine. Some heat on the back in but fun
Ripe, spiced, floral and quite juiced on all fronts. A more hedonistic and structured Gamay that behaves like a NW wine. Some heat on the back in but fun
Aug 11th, 2020Developing beautifully in the glass - potpourri aromas balance out the ripe fruit.
Developing beautifully in the glass - potpourri aromas balance out the ripe fruit.
Apr 12th, 2020
A little bit of funky forest floor on the nose, but also some plum. Full bodied and structured tannins, dark cherry and almost cranberry in the mouth, some earthiness and cooking spices too. Lingers. Agree with others that this will age and mellow well!
A little bit of funky forest floor on the nose, but also some plum. Full bodied and structured tannins, dark cherry and almost cranberry in the mouth, some earthiness and cooking spices too. Lingers. Agree with others that this will age and mellow well!
Oct 7th, 2020Very young! Approachable now but no rush and this will drink well for several more years. Definitely more of a fuller body and only 14% abv. BlackBerry, plum, earthy, and a slight mint on the palate. Very good now but in 2-5yrs this will be great!
Very young! Approachable now but no rush and this will drink well for several more years. Definitely more of a fuller body and only 14% abv. BlackBerry, plum, earthy, and a slight mint on the palate. Very good now but in 2-5yrs this will be great!
Sep 29th, 2020