Louis Boillot - Moulin a Vent Vieilles Vignes 2020 (Pre-arrival)

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From Louis Boillot's prized sandy vineyard near Romanèche-Thorins, this wine showcases why Moulin-à-Vent is called the "King of Crus."

Crafted from old vines and aged partially in new oak, this wine transcends typical Gamay expectations. Hand-harvested grapes fermented in a combination of stainless steel and traditional Burgundian barrels create remarkable complexity.

The deep ruby color hints at the sophistication within. Smoky griotte cherries and wild berries lead to an evolving bouquet of mushrooms, charcouterie, and fresh hay. On the palate, it's remarkably "Pinote" – so elegant and silky you might mistake it for one of Boillot's celebrated Volnays. Expect sleek transparency with vibrant flavors of sun-warmed raspberries, dried herbs, Earl Grey tea, and warming spices that build beautifully in the glass.

"I tasted the new full range of Cru Beaujolais bottlings from Louis Boillot during my mid-December visit to the domaine in Chambolle-Musigny. There are a couple of new cuvées this year to make things even more interesting! The 2020 Vieilles Vignes bottling is a lovely example of Moulin-à-Vent, offering up a deep and pure bouquet of cassis, pomegranate, dark soil tones, espresso, woodsmoke and a nice touch of currant leaf in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and nicely bouncy in personality, with a fine core of fruit, very good transparency and grip, a touch of backend tannin and a long, tangy and complex finish. Fine juice."-John Gilman

  

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Price: $32.99

In Mixed Case: $28.04

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Producer	Louis Boillot
Country	France
Region	Beaujolais
Subregion	Moulin-a-Vent
Varietal	Gamay
Vintage	2020
Sku	24569
Size	750ml