{"product_id":"moulin-a-vent-joseph-drouhin-1998","title":"Moulin-à-Vent Joseph Drouhin 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Drouhin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57445813223750,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1392_fa1e11f6-126c-451b-bdff-c04cd1e7e52b.jpg?v=1790240783","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.se\/en\/products\/moulin-a-vent-joseph-drouhin-1998","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}