Vintage Character Domaine des Nugues Moulin-à-Vent 2022 comes from one of Beaujolais’ most structured and age-worthy crus, where Gamay takes on uncommon depth and firmness. The 2022 vintage was warm and dry, producing ripe fruit, generous concentration, and supple tannins while retaining enough freshness to keep the wine balanced; in Moulin-à-Vent, this is widely regarded as a strong vintage. The appellation’s hallmark manganese- and granite-influenced soils, together with its breezy exposures around the historic windmill zone, help give the wine both floral lift and a distinctly more serious, cellar-worthy profile than most Beaujolais.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, expect dark cherry, blackberry, plum and violet, followed by hints of black pepper, licorice and light spice. The palate is full of juicy black and red fruit, with a medium-full body, bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and a subtle mineral edge that carries through a long, savory finish. Its combination of ripeness and structure makes it especially versatile at the table: try it with roast duck, grilled pork tenderloin, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Domaine des Nugues is a family estate based in Lancié in northern Beaujolais and led by Gilles and Magali Gelin, who have built a reputation for expressive, terroir-focused wines from old vines across the region’s key crus. The domaine is known for sustainable viticulture, including HVE certification, careful vineyard work and selective harvesting to preserve fruit quality. In the cellar, Gilles Gelin blends traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic methods with modern temperature control, aiming to capture Gamay’s perfume while drawing out the structure and longevity that make Moulin-à-Vent such a benchmark appellation.