“Medium ruby with a hint of purple. Like the Couvent des Thorins, this has a leafy, vegetal aroma but it’s better integrated. Fresh acidity and loads of spice on the palate with floral lift and very firm grippy tannins.”

"This wine shows you the greatness that Moulin-à-Vent can reach. Black raspberry, dried field grass and forest floor open on the nose lifted by black plum and red-cherry skin. On the palate, well-integrated red and black fruit shines to the end of the lingering finish. This cool-weather vintage will continue to improve in bottle."

"This Moulin-à-Vent reaches heights that raise Beaujolais as a whole. Ruby in color, the wine opens with raspberry, bruised blackberry, dried black-cherry skin, autumn field grass and violet blossom. Soft tannins open on the attack, followed by black and red fruits that have spent enough time together in bottle to understand they are more valuable as a comingled whole rather than existing each on its own."

"This is a beautifully aged Moulin-à-Vent that shines even in a cooler vintage. A smattering of ripe red fruit wafts from your glass along with black plum, dried cranberry and red raspberry. Firm tannins lead on the attack and dissolve into well-integrated, chalk-dusted red and black fruit."

"Simply, a beautiful Moulin-à-Vent. Fragrant aromas of blackberry, red raspberry, black tea, field-grass fronds, black cherry and crushed violet blossom perfume the nose. On the palate, supple tannins rest in the background and elevate the fruit, imparting delicate, complex flavors that will give you pause and elicit moments of appreciation."

"Reserved aromas of crushed violet blossom, black plum, black cherry skin and oolong tea pleasure the nose. The palate revels in complexity with forest floor, field herbs and cranberry coming together as a unified whole."

"Moulin-à-Vent stands on its own and is worthy of the Premier Cru status it is seeking. Beautiful, savory aromas greet you on the nose with shy raspberry resting in the wings whispering to Darjeeling tea, dried hay and black plum. The midpalate is a lesson in complexity, even-handedness and restraint. Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent proprietor Éduoard Parinet says, “I want to bring Moulin-à-Vent back to the Grand Cru reputation it deserves,” and he is doing so indeed with gorgeous wines like this one that you don't want to stop sipping."

"Gentle-edged and lean, in line with the vintage, with licorice and cassis notes spilling out on a nicely supple palate. This is drinking beautifully now, showing mineral intrigue, with hints of warm spices and grilled herbs. Finishes bright, with a kiss of orange peel acidity and a smoked pepper detail."

"A lean, graphite-driven cuvée, showing flavors of baked cherry, blue fruit and dusty violets. Shows good energy throughout, with an open feeling to its polished, gentle tannins and toasted apple wood notes. Earth, herb and citrus zest elements play out on the finish."

"A svelte, polished, elegant red, displaying freshness and glossy tannins. Offers zesty and spicy flavors of blackberry and strawberry, showing good density and a silky feel. Orange peel acidity powers through on the medium-length finish, with floral high tones."

"Power builds in this intriguing red, with raspberry coulis and red currant flavors flanked by cool mineral tones, all growing in intensity -- though staying elegant. Simmers with notes of smoke, grilled herbs and sandalwood, while white pepper and pretty floral hints line the close."

“Very appealing regal hue. Clear and bright in the glass. Not overly heavy or weighty but there is a lovely focus here with dark fruits, touch of damson, crisp acidity and a mineral finish.”

“Slightly paler colour but there is no shortage of class here. A fine wine with restraint and purity and subtle oak. Will age well.”

“Clean, fresh and bright. Not hugely complex at the moment but there is focus and precision on the palate alongside a hint of spice with floral notes of iris and violets. Will gain extra complexity in time.”

“Exudes aromas of heliotrope and rose petals, cherries, red plums, oak leaf and sweet spices. The medium to full-bodied wine offers an anchor of fine-knit, powdery tannins with lines of succulent acids that emphasize the tanginess of the concentrated cherry fruit flavors and highlight the complementary layers of dried herbs and cracked peppercorns underneath, culminating in a wispy, salivating finish marked with lasting flavor and a slight patina of cedar spice.”

“The 2021 Moulin-à-Vent La Rochelle is compelling on the nose with aromas of dried rose petals, Earl Grey tea, rosewood tree bark and cherries. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a blackberry core, tinged with orange rinds. It has a soft, velvety texture, lingering on the palate uniformly, leading to a finish that dissolves with a hopeful fleck of wet stone.”

“The 2021 Moulin-à-Vent Les Vérillats wafts pleasantly from the glass with aromas of tangy raspberries, red and black cherries, purple blossoms and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine displays a nicely concentrated fruit profile interspersed with flecks of white peppercorns, oak leaves and aniseed. It progresses leisurely along an upward trajectory, guided by bright acids and a tight-knit structure of chalky tannins that persist after the fruit fades away for a composed finish.”

"Lots of ripe red fruit on the nose, from baked plum to chocolate cherry here. Spicy, too, with licorice and nutmeg coming through. Medium- to full-bodied, concentrated and structured, with bright acidity and fresh minerality matching the ripe fruit.”

“A powerful, smoldering red, with a tightly wound profile. Offers grilled mesquite, smoke and black tea notes that infuse a core of red and black fruit, with refined tannins holding everything aloft. Modern-styled with nice lift, thanks to snappy acidity and dried sage details.”

“Stands out for its fruit purity, with red cherry, potpourri and pepper-dusted plum beefed up by dried herbs and toasted alder base notes. Silky in texture, with a savory beam of acidity driving balance and length.”