Domaine de Vernus Moulin-a-Vent Les Verillats 2021
Vineyards
Les Verillats, Moulin-a-Vent, Beaujolais, France
Type of soil: Deep, highly altered granite from very ancient magmatic rocks, typical of Beaujolais geology.
Winemaking and Maturation
Vinification: Harvesting and hand sorting Crate harvesting Destimming 100% Alternate grape-treading, pump over, and delestage Cold maceration Natural fermentation three weeks Settling ten days Wild yeasts
Maturation: Ten months in oak barrels, of which 10% are new
Tasting Notes
This cru owes its name to its old mill dominating the valley, and its existence testifies to the regular and powerful winds that favour a good sanitary state for the plants. The “Les Vérillats” plot belongs to the greatest terroirs of the appellation. It produces grapes characterised by small berries, resulting in concentrated and complex wines. The nose offers aromas of fresh wild strawberries with floral notes. The mouthfeel is delicious, “salivating”, with very fine tannins and a slightly acidic structure. A wine that will surely last for a long time.
Technical Details
100% Gamay