2022 MOULIN A VENT Vignes du Tremblay Domaine Paul Janin et Fils, Lea & Sandeman

MOULIN A VENT

2022 Vignes du Tremblay Domaine Paul Janin et Fils

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Grapes Gamay
Colour Red
Origin France, Beaujolais
ABV 13%

Tremblay is the original Lieu-dit at the heart of Moulin a Vent, where the Janins have owned vines since the 1930s. 'This is the true identity of the village' says Eric. The power of the old vines is palpable in this incredibly sophisticated wine, with really intense, complex red and blue forest fruit, held together by the upright purity and mineral structure from the granite soils. This is really special stuff, and a great example for those looking for a 'Burgundian' Moulin a Vent. L&S (Apr 2024)

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This beautiful Moulin-a-Vent marries richness, fragrant red fruit aromas, fine tannins and an elegant mineral acidity. At the upper edge of the medium-bodied range. Very long, complete finish that expands and expands as it flows over your palate. This blend comes from five different terroirs in Moulin-a-Vent, the large majority of which are on granite soils. From 50- to 70-year-old vines. Drink or hold. Rating: 94 Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com (Apr 2024)

The main cuvée of the domaine, bottled in December. This wine comes from mostly granitic soils in Greneriers, Burdelines, Aux Caves, Bruyères de Thorins and also Champ de Cours. The latter has a compact and complicated acid soil which does not make for seductive wines, but can bring tension to a blend. The wine has a black centre, with purple black rim. Graphite and pepper are evident on the nose as well as the dark and concentrated fruit. Keeps on kicking on the palate, even if the base is black fruit there is a brilliant lively energy which really delivers. Startlingly good! Drinking range: 2026 - 2032 Rating: ***** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Feb 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.

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