2022 Château des Jacques Moulin-A-Vent, Beaujolais, FranceABOUT THE WINE Chteau des Jacques produces some of the most distinguished wines in Beaujolais, and the 2022 Moulin A Vent is no exception. Known as the "King of Beaujolais" for its richness and longevity, this wine is crafted from meticulously cultivated Gamay vines grown in granite rich soils. Fermented with traditional Burgundian techniques, including partial aging in oak barrels, it bridges the gap between Beaujolais freshness and the complexity of

on the southwest side of the hill from the village of Saint Andelain

tempered by a maturity that is surprising given their ages (Daniel was born in 1990

Fermented with traditional Burgundian techniques

The wine was aged for 16 months in French oak from artisan coopers and was bottled unfined

The remarkable stopper in full glass – inspired by the bung stoppers used for barrels of fine wine – adds a touch of grace and sophistication

as the wine's herbal and citrus notes harmonize with these flavors

Thibault Liger-Belair took over the vines as the winemaker and created Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair

Perfect alongside Mediterranean fare

Elvio Cogno left a long and fruitful partnership with the venerable Barolo producer Marcarini at La Morra and bought a splendid

yet they are made in an Old- World style with soft extraction

2016 delivered small-clustered

while the palate is supple yet energetic