Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès Château des Jacques

Moulin-à-Vent is considered the richest and longest-lasting of the ten Beaujolais Crus — and the Clos de Rochegrès of Château des Jacques is one of the most convincing addresses for it.

Since its acquisition by Louis Jadot in 1996, Château des Jacques has represented a Burgundian approach to Beaujolais: hand-harvesting, rigorous selection, and aging in oak barrels. The Clos de Rochegrès is a single vineyard with deep manganese-granite soil—the geological foundation for the wine's characteristic spiciness and aging potential.

In the glass, it displays dark cherry, plum, and a hint of violet, underpinned by subtle earthiness and mineral notes. The palate is full-bodied, the tannins present but velvety – no harshness, rather a pleasant structure that makes the wine suitable for further aging. The finish is long and slightly spicy.

• Dishes: Braised beef cheeks, duck breast, mature Epoisses
• Temperature: 15–17 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2030+