MoulinaVentClosduGrandCarquelinChateaudesJacquesLouisJadot2021

<p>Moulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin, Château des Jacques (Louis Jadot), Beaujolais, France, 2021Grape: 100% Gamay with 10 months in oak (combination of new, first & second use), granitic sand soil, hand pickedLocated just a short distance from the windmill itself, the south exposed, single vineyard, Clos du Grand Carquelin produces a particularly complex, delicate and elegant wine with lush red fruits and spices. It expresses itself best when allowed to unfold in the glass, and is the perfect match for delicately flavoured dishes.Critics’ Tasting Notes:”This wine opens with black cherry, wet stone, fresh cranberry and hibiscus. Tight, chalky, red fruit on the palate is supported by a persistent streak of acidity and firm tannins. This cool-vintage Moulin-à-Vent would pair well with sautéed meats and vegetables dishes that crave a wine partner with acidity and depth.”91/100 points, WINE ENTHUSIAST, April 2024″The 2021 Moulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin opens in the glass with notes of blackberry jam, prunes, licorice, sage, forest floor and oak spice. Medium to full-bodied, the wine boasts a generous concentration of fruit upheld by a firm structure of powdery but abundant tannins that exude restraint as they build on the back end, culminating in a fragrant, leisurely finish.”92/100 points, Kenna Wells, WINE ADVOCATE, May 2024The wine needs two or three years to reach its peak, and can then age comfortably for several decadesMoulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin, Château des Jacques (Louis Jadot), Beaujolais, France, 2021</p>