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Moulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin
2021
$46.00
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A few meters from the Moulin à Vent and La Roche, slightly more south-facing, Le Clos du Grand Carquelin is a special cuvée from a 12-hectare plot. The light soil is composed of sand and a small amount of clay on top of a bedrock that contains a high percentage of manganese.
Picked by hand in boxes, sorted and often destemmed, the grapes macerate slowly for three to four weeks. Pigeages or pumping over punctuate the fermentation. The wines are aged for 10 months, in oak barrels of one wine, two wines and new, in our old cellar from the 17th century.
With a deep cherry red color, Clos du Grand Carquelin presents deep and concentrated aromas of sumptuous red fruits and spices that are both dense and elegant. On the palate, the full-bodied flavors are fleshy, smooth and generous and the noble tannins of the wine help to give a balanced, harmonious and delicate character to the whole. Pairings with meats in sauce, venison and cheese.
Stunning nose of violets and amarena cherry! Ripe and concentrated with plenty of fine tannins and an acidity that’s extremely elegant for the 2021 vintage. Very long finish with stacks of wet stone and licorice character, plus a touch of vanilla. Excellent aging potential. Drink or hold.
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