Moulin à Vent en Mortperay Domaine A.F. Gros 2023

Brilliant ruby with purple glints, this wine opens with lifted aromas of raspberry, black cherry, and wild strawberry, interwoven with violets and a subtle mineral spice. The palate is supple yet structured, with juicy red fruit framed by fine tannins and a lively freshness. Notes of peony, crushed herbs, and a stony, iron-tinged edge bring depth, leading to a long, elegant finish. A Gamay of precision and energy, balancing charm with ageing potential.

Better known for their celebrated Burgundy domaines, the Gros family also works in Beaujolais, where the granitic slopes of Moulin-à-Vent produce some of the region’s most ageworthy wines. The En Mortperay parcel is prized for its altitude and thin, rocky soils, which give the fruit both aromatic lift and mineral intensity. The 2023 vintage highlights the domaine’s Burgundian approach — attentive vineyard care and delicate extraction — yielding a cru Beaujolais that bridges finesse and depth, and which will reward both early enjoyment and careful cellaring.