Moulin-à-Vent Joseph Drouhin 1998
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Moulin-à-Vent Joseph Drouhin 1998
The 1998 Joseph Drouhin Moulin-à-Vent is a French red wine crafted entirely from the Gamay grape. It originates from Moulin-à-Vent, an Appellation Contrôlée located in the northern part of Beaujolais, spanning the communes of Chénas and Romanèche-Thorins. Named after a 300-year-old windmill that still crowns the hill above the vineyards, this area is often referred to as the "King of Beaujolais." The 1998 vintage is described as balanced and solid, achieving a score of 87 points.
The broader Burgundy region, shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs, is renowned for its intricate vineyard classification. While much of Burgundy is defined by limestone, Moulin-à-Vent is characterized by its pink granite soil with an unusually high concentration of manganese. This unique geological composition naturally lowers the yield of the vines, resulting in highly concentrated Gamay grapes. Gamay is a classic French grape variety predominantly cultivated in the Beaujolais and Loire regions.
Founded in 1880 in the historical center of Beaune, Joseph Drouhin is one of Burgundy's most esteemed wine houses. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, the estate operates both as a négociant and a proprietor of vast vineyard holdings. Their vineyards cover over 80 hectares across Burgundy, stretching from Chablis in the north to the Mâconnais in the south. This specific wine, bottled at 13% alcohol by volume, was aged and bottled by Joseph Drouhin at the historical Cellars of the Kings of France and the Dukes of Burgundy.
Joseph Drouhin has been a quiet yet consistent advocate for organic and biodynamic viticulture in a region where traditional practices have long prevailed. The house is known for a classic Burgundy style that emphasizes elegance, finesse, and a clear expression of origin. Beyond France, the family has also expanded their expertise to the United States, establishing Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley in 1987, which stands as one of the most serious French-American wine projects.
The history of the wine
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Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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