2018 Moulin-a-Vent, Clos du Grand Carquelin, Chateau des Jacques
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Deep ruby. Intensely perfumed dark fruit liqueur, violet and licorice scents, along with hints of exotic spices and cola. Chewy and penetrating on the palate, offering sappy blackberry, bitter cherry, floral pastille and succulent herb flavors that become livelier as the wine stretches out. Finishes extremely long and sweet, with building tannins and lingering spice and cherry notes.
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Tom Parker MW, jancisrobinson.com
Josh Raynolds
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Offering up aromas of cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate and spices, the 2018 Moulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin is medium to full-bodied, deep and muscular, with a concentrated core of fruit and ripe but youthfully chewy structuring tannins. More integrated than the 2017 was at the same age, its élevage in wood is largely imperceptible.
The soil here has more sand and clay than many parts of this cru. Partly destemmed and vinified in large vats with pumpovers before maturation for 12 months in oak barrels. Smoky wood on the nose with blueberry and red strawberry. Chalky tannins in tandem with sweet hedgerow fruits on the palate. Quite firm and yet ripe in fruit. Needs to settle. (TP)
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.