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2019 Domaine Richard Rottiers Moulin-à-Vent "Les Thorins" (Previously $20)

SKU #1481250 94 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark A single-vineyard, wood-aged wine, this has a good balance between tannins and fruit. The vineyard is next to the windmill (moulin-à-Vent) that gives the appellation its name. Perfumed and spicy, it's packed with black fruits. (RV) Inner quote mark (3/2021)

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2019 Domaine Richard Rottiers Moulin-à-Vent "Les Thorins"

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By: Scott Beckerley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 10/9/2020 | Send Email

A dry style with a spicy, red-fruited nose and a touch of white pepper. On the palate, darker fruits, with black cherry and that hint hint of spice, gravel and minerals. This wine will go with both lighter "summer" foods and the heartier foods of Autumn.

By: Jeffrey Jones | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 10/9/2020 | Send Email

This is a wonderful and classic Beaujolais. It is fresh and lively with nice fruit that has structure and depth. Light but flavorful, it will go well with chicken, salmon or vegetarian foods.

By: Steve Bearden | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 10/9/2020 | Send Email

Aromas of potpourri and slate lead into a tight core of dark and steely fruit. The long, glossy mineral finish is the hallmark of this serious wine that could be enjoyed now or set aside for years. An absolute bargain for the cellar or just decant tonight.

Additional Information:

Varietal:

Gamay

- Ah, poor, oft-maligned Gamay. Once widely planted in Burgundy, today the grape is largely confined to Beaujolais. The varietal, officially called Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc is vigorous, early-ripening and can grow in cooler climates. The grapes naturally high acidity, low tannins and low potential alcohol lends itself to exuberant, fruity wines, ranging from the early-release Beaujolais Nouveau, to the more serious Cru Beaujolais from villages like Brouilly, Moulin-à-Vent and St-Amour that are steadily gaining in popularity (and can age remarkably well). Outside of Beaujolais, Gamay is also grown in small amounts around the Loire where it is called Anjou Gamay and Gamay de Touraine. It is also grown in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise where it is blended with Pinot Noir, as it is in Switzerland.

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Beaujolais

- Region in east central France, often considered a part of Burgundy, but really quite distinct. The principal grape grown here is Gamay Noir. Familiar to many as the source of the Beaujolais Nouveau, the first wine of the vintage, Beaujolais is often fresh, fruity and very appealing red wine. Besides the straight Beaujolais, there is also Beaujolais Villages, and what is known as Cru Beaujolais. The 10 individual Crus, such as Moulin à Vent, Brouilly, Fleurie, Julienas, St. Amour and Chénas, each have their own character, and much more depth than someone who has only tried a simple Beaujolais could ever guess. These often represent value-priced, lovely, food-friendly wines.