Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent - Couvent des Thorins Red 2021
Red
2021
Beaujolais
Moulin-a-Vent
Gamay
Organic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Gamay
Tasting notes
The Couvent des Thorins has a light, slightly earthy aroma; medium-body, with smooth ripe tannins and a flavorful palate of fresh dark fruits. The scent reveals hints of strawberry, spices, and pepper.
More About The Winery
At the southern edge of Burgundy, the Moulin-à-Vent appellation has been renowned for centuries as the “King of Beaujolais,” celebrated for wines of structure, elegance, and longevity. Château du Moulin-à-Vent, named after the historic 300-year-old windmill overlooking the vineyards, dates back to 1732 and stands as one of the region’s most iconic estates.
The domaine farms 37 hectares across the appellation’s finest climats — including Les Vérillats, Le Champ de Cour, and La Rochelle — planted exclusively to old-vine Gamay Noir, averaging 40 years of age. The granite-rich soils infused with iron oxide, copper, and manganese give the wines their hallmark depth, minerality, and ageing potential.
Since 2009, under the stewardship of the Parinet family, the estate has undergone major investment in both vineyard management and winemaking. The result is a collection of plot-specific cuvées that highlight the individuality of each terroir, delivering wines that rival Burgundy in finesse and cellar-worthiness.