Christophe Lapierre Moulin a Vent “Vignes de 1913”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Plot selection of very old vines in Champagne, where the vineyard was planted in 1913.
- South facing, just opposite of the Moulin à Vent, with deep red granite terroirs.
- Classy mineral style.
Varietal Composition: 100% Gamay
Elaboration: Manual harvest, 30% destemmed, semi carbonic maceration for 12 days. One year on wooden cask.
Tasting Notes: The wine has powerful and very fine tannins, notes of black fruits and spices.
PRESS
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Christophe Lapierre farms 10.7 hectares split between plots in Chénas and Moulin-à-Vent using very traditional winemaking practices. Christophe might not come across with the “flashiness” of some of his other young peers in the region, but he makes up for that in spades in what are some of the most charming and authentic Beaujolais wines that you’ll drink.
Each year we purchase as much wine as Christophe has to offer (which usually is very little), and if you see these available, drop what you are doing and pick them up.