This is Thibault's first offering from Beaujolais. A descendant of Burgundy aristocracy, he makes wines predominantly from the Cote de Nuits where he is based. He gained great interest in the wines of Moulin-à-Vent while studying oenology at Lycee Bel-Air in Beaujolais. 2009 was his first vintage after acquiring 3.2 hectares, making three wines. We stock two of them, this one, made from 80 year old vines and a slightly higher priced example for $34.99 made on the famous La Roche vineyard, which shows huge aging potential.Quite an atypical Gamay it can be compared with its bigger sibling, Pinot Noir, grown further north. Expressing a gorgeous fruity quality and silky texture, this wine truly reflects one of the best vintages the region has seen in decades. Great to drink on its own or with light cheeses. It would also partner very well with a lightly spiced and aromatic vegetarian curry.
For $25.99 a bottle, this wine offers something a lot more interesting and pleasing to drink than a lot of red Burgundy I have tasted under the $30 mark.
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