FT Chateau Moulin Riche 2018 GB - Saint-Julien

Château Moulin Riche has been known for a long time as the «little brother» of Château Léoville Poyferré (2nd Grand Cru Classé) and is elaborated with vines from the same domain. But, since 2009 it has taken back its independence to be the château it already was before as it has even been recognized «Exceptionnal Cru Bourgeois» in 1932. Château Moulin Riche is like Léoville Poyferré, a property of the Cuvelier family and being so, benefits from the care and expertise of the Grands Crus Classés.

This is an extremely fruitforward wine with plenty of plum, raspberry and damson. There is a perfect balance between the lusty, velvety fruit, the fine tannins and the crisp acidity. The finish is beautiful and full of nuances.

Area: 20 hectares

Ageing: 18 months in French oak barrels, of which 20% new. Traditional racking and egg white fining in barrel

Soil: Terraces of Mindel gravel, sandy-clay subsoil

Average age of Wine: 37 years old

Blend: 12% Petit Verdot, 31% Merlot, 57% Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvest: Manual harvest into crates. Manual sorting of whole bunches, then individual berry selection by optical sorter

Vinification: Partial plot selections. Bioprotection of the harvest with non-saccaromyces yeasts. Alcoholic fermentations with selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentations in new barrels.