CHATEAU MOULIN RICHE - SAINT JULIEN 2017
Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Ratings: Vivino 4.1/5
Tasting: This wine is clean, aromatic and juicy with red fruit aromas. The tannins are beautifully integrated to add a sensation of tension. Using both old and new oak adds a spicy complexity to the palate. The finish is long and smooth. A wonderful representation of the Saint Julien AOC.
Pairing: This wine's natural acidity will balance with roasted Kurobuta pork chops, Ibiama pork belly, and Toulouse sausage cassoulet or roast lamb shoulder. All are delicious in their own right but need a clean, crisp, lively wine to help cleanse the palate.
Producer: Château Moulin Riche, once the second label of the renowned Château Léoville Poyferré in the Saint-Julien appellation, became its own entity in 2009 but is still owned by the Cuvelier family, who purchased it in 1920. The same high standards are maintained here as at Léoville Poyferré, with chief oenologist Isabelle Davin overseeing wine production.
The vineyard spans 22 hectares and focuses on sustainable viticulture. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc vines, averaging 25 years of age, are rooted in gravel and aeolian soils. A meticulous selection process using hand-picking and advanced optical sorting technology ensures only the best grapes make it through.
Wines are made by fermenting each plot’s harvest separately in stainless steel, followed by 18-20 months of ageing in French oak barrels, blending new and second-use barrels. This detailed process yields a rich, complex wine with ripe fruits, smooth tannins, and spicy notes.
Additionally, Château Moulin Riche produces ‘M de Moulin Riche,’ a second label with a focus on a younger, fresher profile. This wine blends grapes from younger vines and is aged for six months in two-year-old barrels, resulting in a classic Bordeaux that is vibrant and accessible, featuring black fruit flavours, cedar notes, fresh acidity, and structured tannins.
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