2022 Moulin-à-Vent, Les Vérillats, Domaine de Vernus, Beaujolais

A French variety planted predominately in Beaujolais where it is the grape behind everything from light and often acidic Beaujolais Nouveau through to the more serious and well-structured wines from the 10 cru villages. It takes its name from a hamlet just outside Chassagne-Montrachet and was at one stage widely planted on the Côte d`Or. However it was gradually phased out due to its poor yield and supposed poor quality of its wines.

Located within the Beaujolais region of France, Moulin-à-Vent is known for producing robust and age-worthy red wines made from the Gamay grape variety. The region's unique terroir, characterised by granite soils and a cooler climate, imparts distinctive mineral and floral notes to the wines. The wines are often described as having a rich, full-bodied character with firm tannins and excellent ageing potential.

The Domaine de Vernus is a new estate created in 2019, and owned by Frédéric Jametton, an ex-insurance broker. The estate is in the heart of the vineyards of the Régnié-Durette municipality. The property is steeped in history and is located on the heights near the Cadole and Vergers plots. It has a panoramic view of Mont Brouilly and the hilly Beaujolais countryside.