Moulin-à-Vent Clos du Grand Carquelin Château des Jacques Magnum

Moulin-à-Vent is the longest-lived of the ten Beaujolais crus — and the Clos du Grand Carquelin from Château des Jacques shows why. Here, Gamay grapes mature into a red wine whose origin is barely noticeable after just a few years.

Château des Jacques has been part of Maison Louis Jadot since 1996 and is considered a flagship estate of Beaujolais. The single vineyard Grand Carquelin lies on the typical weathered granite soil of Moulin-à-Vent—it is precisely this subsoil that gives the Gamay its unusual structure and minerality. Vinification is carried out in a classic Burgundy-like manner: long maceration and aging in oak barrels.

In the glass: deep cherry red. On the nose, wild cherry, blackberry, and a hint of dried violet—with a little aeration, spicy notes of black pepper and licorice emerge. On the palate, dense yet surprisingly fresh, with firmly integrated tannins and a long, slightly mineral finish. The magnum bottle further slows down the aging process—drinking window 2025–2034.

Serving suggestion: Serve at 16–17 °C. Pairs well with Coq au vin, duck breast with cherries, or mature Époisses. A magnum is ideal for large gatherings.