If you have been reading the press, you know by now that 2009 is the best vintage in Beaujolais since the late 1940s. The 2009 vintage was exceptional because the summer was delightfully warm without being too hot - and one defining characteristic of Beaujolais is its relatively high acidity that, in a less ripe vintage, can be uncomfortably dominant but in 2009 is the most delightful complement to all that ripe, crunchy, mouth-watering fruit. The wines have incredible depth and complexity and the best could pass for or compete with Burgundy village appellations - the only difference being they cost a fraction of these....
Today, we are very excited to finally receive the 2009 Moulin à Vent from Louis Jadot. This is a very serious wine and will make believers of even the hardest Beaujolais doubters.
2009 Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques Moulin à Vent
Representing a blend from all five of their sites but favoring Champ de Cour and Carquelin, Chateau des Jacques’s 2009 Moulin-a-Vent smells of black and red raspberry, with heliotrope and lily overtones. With a striking and surprising sense of seamless oily-richness to its sweetly, exuberantly berry-brimmed palate impression, this reveals satisfying low-toned salted meat stock character that persists all the way through a lingering, lip-smacking finish. I suspect this already exceptional value will gain detail and finesse and be worth following for 4-6 years.
Rated (91-92) by The Wine Advocate.
Philippe's Everyday Price: $21.99 Philippe's Vintage Price: $19.75 or $18.75 if you order 6 or more bottles.
Do not pass it up as we are getting only one shipment. There may not be enough of this wine for everybody...
Please email christophe@philippeswinecellar.com to place an order.
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