{"product_id":"mathieu-paquet-2022-moulin-a-vent-les-fromentaux-beaujolais","title":"Mathieu Paquet 2022 Moulin a Vent les Fromentaux Beaujolais","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"517\" data-start=\"26\"\u003eMathieu Paquet 2022 Moulin-à-Vent “Les Fromentaux” is a beautifully expressive Cru Beaujolais that shows how serious Gamay can be when grown on the granite soils of Moulin-à-Vent. Structured yet vibrant, it delivers layers of dark cherry, raspberry, spice, and mineral tension with the elegance often compared to fine Burgundy. Energetic and precise, this wine balances youthful fruit with subtle earthy complexity—making it both immediately enjoyable and capable of aging for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"522\" data-start=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"524\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"553\"\u003eThis wine comes from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"578\"\u003eMoulin-à-Vent appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the ten crus of Beaujolais located in northern Beaujolais between the villages of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas. The region is widely considered the most structured and age-worthy of the Beaujolais crus due to its \u003cstrong data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"829\"\u003egranite-rich soils and hillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, which produce concentrated Gamay with depth and longevity. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"976\"\u003eProducer \u003cstrong data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eMathieu Paquet\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of a new generation of Burgundian négociant-vignerons who work closely with small growers to bottle site-specific wines that highlight terroir and traditional winemaking. Paquet grew up in the Mâconnais at his family estate and later began collaborating with trusted growers to craft wines that reflect individual vineyard sites with minimal intervention. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003e“Les Fromentaux” is sourced from vineyards planted to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003eGamay Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the only permitted grape in Moulin-à-Vent wines. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003eWinemaking emphasizes transparency and freshness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1620\" data-section-id=\"xlhudl\"\u003eHand-harvested Gamay grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1652\" data-section-id=\"qm8j1b\"\u003eFermentation typically carried out with whole clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1711\" data-section-id=\"q0j0o3\"\u003eTraditional Beaujolais maceration techniques to enhance fruit and aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1791\" data-section-id=\"35v7wd\"\u003eGentle aging in neutral vessels to preserve the purity of the vineyard expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2043\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage was warm and generous, allowing the wine to achieve ripeness while maintaining the bright acidity and floral aromatics typical of top Moulin-à-Vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2195\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003eAlcohol typically reaches around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e14% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the ripeness of the fruit in the 2022 growing season. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2221\" 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data-start=\"2536\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2550\" data-start=\"2547\"\u003eLong and fresh with lingering cherry, spice, and gentle tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2639\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2639\" data-start=\"2621\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"2641\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2641\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2641\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2641\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2663\" 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