2022 MOULIN A VENT Empreinte Domaine Paul Janin et Fils, Lea & Sandeman

MOULIN A VENT

2022 Empreinte Domaine Paul Janin et Fils

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Grapes Gamay
Colour Red
Origin France, Beaujolais
ABV 13.5%

Janin's 'Empreinte' is a great introduction to the house style of this very smart estate. From granitic soils, this is very typical of Moulin a Vent - with lots of elegance and precision. As ever, Eric has used 60-70% whole bunch in this vintage, careful to never overdo it as he doesn't want to mask the house style and the purity of the fruit and terroir. Quite a serious nose, but plenty to love and want to get your teeth into. Jammy dark raspberries and strawberries and a lovely peppery lift. A really juicy intensity of the fruit, but with a real elegance coming from the granite soils. This is delicious right out of the gate. L&S (Apr 2024)

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A serious, complex example with punchy black fruit, this finishes with earthy notes of the forest floor.Will Lyons, The Sunday Times (Nov 2024)

From vines under 40 years old on granitic soils. 60–70% whole-bunch. Yet another cru beaujolais in this Bunch selection. Firmer than Adnams’ Morgon (Domaine du Petit Pérou 2022), this should drink well with food now but is definitely worth ageing, too. Lightly chalky texture with true terroir flavours. (JR) 13% Drinking range: 2024 - 2032 Rating: 16.5 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2024)

From vines under 40 years old on granitic soils. 60–70% whole-bunch. Yet another cru beaujolais in this Bunch selection. Firmer than Adnams’ Morgon (Domaine du Petit Pérou 2022), this should drink well with food now but is definitely worth ageing, too. Lightly chalky texture with true terroir flavours. Drinking range: 2024 - 2032 Rating: 16.5 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2024)

Domaine Paul Janin et Fils

There’s an understated, almost bookish air about Eric Janin. Quietly spoken and clearly always thinking - Eric exudes a calm and reassured confidence. Nothing happens here by accident. Since its foundation just over a century ago by Eric's great-grandfather, the estate has grown from being a grower who sold their grapes to a proper 'domaine' who take care of every part of the process. Now at 8.5 HA Eric is fully satisfied: '..any larger and we cannot do the vineyards justice..' Such is the intensity of work that they do amongst the vines. The family has worked this land organically for as long as Eric can remember, and he's currently having this made official, he'll be certified for the 2023 releases.

The winery is traditional for this part of the world but notably pristine compared to many we visit. In the vineyard too the family's work is meticulous spending as much time as is needed, unsurprisingly the vines are in picture-perfect good health. 'Of course, this is where we spend our days,' says Eric 'this is where the wine is made!'. Everything is done by hand and under organic principles. Taking no shortcuts, they ensure they bring in the best fruit they can - and with a philosophy of minimal intervention in the cellar they’re crafting pure and pretty wines that brim with energy.

This is a range of wines that express with great clarity the family’s different vineyards and reflect Eric’s eye for detail and conscientious approach. Janin is making sophisticated Beaujolais here and is a gold-standard for Moulin à Vent.

Beaujolais Summer | Mixed 12

The Summer Beaujolais Mixed 12 Case: The Ultimate Cru Tasting Tour

Gamay is a grape of remarkable transparency, acting as a perfect translator of the earth beneath it when planted on the right slopes by passionate, independent growers. This traditionally made, 12-bottle mixed case features two bottles each of six distinct Crus, demonstrating exactly how the complex geology of the region shapes what is in the glass. Brimming with charm, style, and effortless light-footedness, this collection is the perfect standard for serious Gamay and provides an ideal transition into summer dining.

Inside the Mixed Case:

  • 2022 MOULIN A VENT Empreinte, Domaine Paul Janin et Fils: Sourced from pure granitic soils, this wine represents a masterclass in precision. It marries exceptional elegance with fragrant notes of jammy dark raspberries, strawberries, and a lovely peppery lift.

  • 2023 FLEURIE Cuvée Tardive, Clos de La Roilette: Grown on an unusual mix of manganese and clay, then aged in century-old oak casks. It delivers a deeply structured, velvety richness and texture with fine, ripe tannins and sweet kirsch liqueur on the finish.

  • 2024 MORGON Côte de Py, Domaine Rochette: Sourced from the heart of the AOC on classic blue rock soils. A powerful and rich edition with intense aromas of cherries and blackberries, offering brilliant ageing potential.

  • 2024 CÔTE DE BROUILLY Les Grillés, Domaine Chevalier-Métrat: Beautifully fragrant and lifted, featuring vibrant notes of red currants, raspberries, and blueberries. Richly fruited with great freshness and flesh delivered in a lip-smacking style.

  • 2023 RÉGNIÉ Cuvée des Braves, Domaine Rochette: Crafted from venerable vines up to 80 years old. Everything feels entirely measured and assured in this juicy, supple, and gently persistent wine, making it quite possibly the domaines finest release.

  • 2024 BROUILLY Les Mines, Domaine Chevalier-Métrat: Tended from ancient bush vines on sunny southern slopes, this wine features a pretty nose of violets, cherry, and raspberry. The palate has good richness and lovely flesh, mixing perky cherries with smashed fresh strawberries.

Secure your 12-bottle benchmark case for £250 and explore the incredible geological diversity of the Beaujolais Crus today.

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