Moulin à Vent 2022, Domaine Richard Rottiers

Name: Moulin à Vent 2022, Domaine Richard Rottiers
Brand: L'Esprit du vin
SKU: 270122
Price: 18.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

CHF 18.00

Description

A delicious Moulin à Vent, masterfully crafted by Richard Rottiers, a rising star of the appellation. Aromas of red and black fruit, well-integrated tannins, a beautiful volume on the palate, and a lingering finish. A precise and expressive wine.

Food and wine pairings

This Moulin à Vent will perfectly complement grilled meats and mature cheeses.

Moulin à Vent 2022, Domaine Richard Rottiers

CHF 18.00

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Viticulture

The 4 hectares of Gamay that make up this cuvée are spread across 18 plots, all facing southeast to east. The soils are granite rich in manganese veins, typical of Moulin-à-Vent. The vines range in age from 40 to 80 years. Green pruning and thinning are carried out. The harvest is also done by hand.

Winemaking

Semi-carbonic maceration of whole bunches followed by gentle pressing to avoid damaging the berries. Alcoholic fermentation then takes place over 14 days in concrete tanks with pump-overs and rackings. Finally, malolactic fermentation occurs, 30% in oak barrels and 70% in concrete tanks. Light filtration and minimal sulfiting. Aged for 6 months before bottling.

Richard Rottiers

Originally from Chablis and from a family of winemakers, Richard Rottiers decided to create the estate in 2007. He particularly appreciates the wines of Moulin-à-Vent and seized an opportunity that presented itself in this appellation. He began by working 3 hectares under a lease agreement and then launched his own bottled wine sales with the 2009 vintage. Respectful of nature, he decided to convert to organic farming. Thus, since 2015, the entire 5-hectare estate has been certified organic by Ecocert.

Beaujolais

Located between Mâcon and Lyon, Beaujolais is an iconic wine region that connects southern Burgundy to the gateway of the Rhône. Its granite hills, semi-continental climate and the influence of the Massif Central create a unique terroir, ideal for the region's king of grape varieties: Gamay Noir.

Beaujolais is divided into several zones: the southern plains, where the supple and fruity wines of Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages are born, and the famous ten crus of the north (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly, Juliénas, etc.), which produce more structured and profound wines, capable of aging elegantly.

The identity of Beaujolais rests on freshness, fruit, and conviviality. The wines are distinguished by their vibrant aromas of cherry, strawberry, and violet, their silky texture, and their natural lusciousness. Driven by a new generation of winemakers committed to sustainable viticulture and natural winemaking, Beaujolais is experiencing an exciting renaissance that blends expertise, tradition, and pleasure!