Domaine Diochon
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
2017 -Vintage - always find these dependable earthy , wild fruit , a certain stoniness , baking spice a good example of a Cru medium acidity 5 years probably needs more time
2017 -Vintage - always find these dependable earthy , wild fruit , a certain stoniness , baking spice a good example of a Cru medium acidity 5 years probably needs more time
Apr 23rd, 2022
Presented double-blind. In the glass, the wine is a deep ruby, bordering purple color with medium viscosity and a transparent core with a slightly watery rim. Some rather significant staining of the tears. On the nose, dark fruits dominate with some purple flowers and the slightest hint of baking space. On the palate, some rather significant tannin which I would place at medium+. Acid is also medium+. The wines comes across quite primary and I find myself rather conflicted. Based on the evidence, I’m leaning towards Norther Rhone…from a new-age producer in Saint Joseph…but it’s missing the rotundone and deli meats that I would normally associate with Syrah. Never the less, I stuck with my gut and called Saint Joseph 2018. I didn’t even consider Moulin-à-Vent but it makes so much more sense! I would love to try this wine after 2027. Those who are patient will be rewarded handsomely.
Presented double-blind. In the glass, the wine is a deep ruby, bordering purple color with medium viscosity and a transparent core with a slightly watery rim. Some rather significant staining of the tears. On the nose, dark fruits dominate with some purple flowers and the slightest hint of baking space. On the palate, some rather significant tannin which I would place at medium+. Acid is also medium+. The wines comes across quite primary and I find myself rather conflicted. Based on the evidence, I’m leaning towards Norther Rhone…from a new-age producer in Saint Joseph…but it’s missing the rotundone and deli meats that I would normally associate with Syrah. Never the less, I stuck with my gut and called Saint Joseph 2018. I didn’t even consider Moulin-à-Vent but it makes so much more sense! I would love to try this wine after 2027. Those who are patient will be rewarded handsomely.
Mar 28th, 2022
Such a potent concentration of dark fruits, cassis, with some funk. In other words, packs a wallop but Beaujo style. Dessert island wine…
Such a potent concentration of dark fruits, cassis, with some funk. In other words, packs a wallop but Beaujo style. Dessert island wine…
Jan 11th, 2022Ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity. On the nose, medium+ intensity with a mix of dark and red fruit, underbrush, stone, anise, some VA. On the palate, dark tart cherries…almost Campari-like. With time, the tannins begin to build. Medium + acid. Long finish. Diochon is one of those Beaujolais producers that flies under the radar. Definitely needs time. I expect this will be even more lovely in 5-10 years. Hold or drink with patience.
Ruby color with a translucent core. Medium viscosity. On the nose, medium+ intensity with a mix of dark and red fruit, underbrush, stone, anise, some VA. On the palate, dark tart cherries…almost Campari-like. With time, the tannins begin to build. Medium + acid. Long finish. Diochon is one of those Beaujolais producers that flies under the radar. Definitely needs time. I expect this will be even more lovely in 5-10 years. Hold or drink with patience.
Jun 25th, 2021
Deep and bright fruit, rustic while having fresh carbonic fruit, earth, funk and wet leaves. Nice backbone of acidity.
Deep and bright fruit, rustic while having fresh carbonic fruit, earth, funk and wet leaves. Nice backbone of acidity.
Oct 17th, 2020
Black raspberry, cherry, violets. Earthy, floral with some spicy, peppery notes too. Interesting and more depth than the typical lighter bodied Beaujolais
Black raspberry, cherry, violets. Earthy, floral with some spicy, peppery notes too. Interesting and more depth than the typical lighter bodied Beaujolais
Feb 4th, 2020
Very good but I wish I had held onto it for another year.
Very good but I wish I had held onto it for another year.
Jan 10th, 2020Right up to my Brett limit but some pretty fruit and carbonique character.
Right up to my Brett limit but some pretty fruit and carbonique character.
Dec 5th, 2019Wild strawberry/cranberry fruit spice amazing acidity great balance
Wild strawberry/cranberry fruit spice amazing acidity great balance
Oct 8th, 2018