{"product_id":"2023-domaine-de-colonat-moulin-a-vent-vieilles-vignes","title":"2023 Domaine de Colonat Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Gamay in the World - International Gamay Competition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest Gamay in the World. That was the verdict of the International Gamay Competition's 14th edition in Lyon, where 181 judges assessed 811 competing Gamay wines from around the globe. Domaine de Colonat's Moulin-à-Vent Vieilles Vignes - this wine - took the title!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMoulin-à-Vent is arguably the most powerful and age-worthy of the Beaujolais crus, and this cuvée draws on three distinct terroirs within it: Les Grenèriers, Bois Pontdevaux and Les Maisons Neuves. The vines range from 65 to 92 years old, grown on granite-derived alluvial soils rich in clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e80% destemmed, 14 days of gentle maceration, then six months in concrete tanks. No oak. The approach keeps the focus entirely on the fruit and the site, with the natural power and richness of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMoulin-à-Vent not needing any help in the winery to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the richest and biggest of the Colonat lineup, with a complex and layered web of cherry, blackberry, plum and strawberry jam. It has a tantalisingly silky mouthfeel, with round but firm tannin and cleansing acidity. The balance of everything is spot on again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGreat to drink now but would love a few more years in the cellar too. Share with friends and some grilled meats.  Absolutely beautiful old vine Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There are always consumers with preconceived notions about Beaujolais wines, but today I take it as a game to convince them. I know our wines are appreciated, and I have confidence in their quality\"\u003cbr\u003e- Thomas Collogne (Domaine de Colonat owner\/winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qO20WJWBTKM?si=reJyLRyCCGAxA_Px\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Colonat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864054104107,"sku":"2023 Domaine de Colonat Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023DomainedeColonatMoulin-a-VentVieillesVignes.jpg?v=1789440267","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-domaine-de-colonat-moulin-a-vent-vieilles-vignes","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}