{"product_id":"chateau-grand-moulinet-2023-pomerol","title":"Château Grand Moulinet 2023 Pomerol","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4uo69\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eChâteau Grand Moulinet 2023 Pomerol, Bordeaux\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eChâteau Grand Moulinet 2023 is a red Bordeaux from Pomerol, made by the Ollet-Fourreau family, the family behind Château Haut-Surget. This small Pomerol estate beautifully showcases the round, deep style of the Right Bank, with Merlot as the main grape and oak aging for added structure. The combination of ripe dark fruit, soft tannins, and a clear hint of oak makes this a classic Pomerol with great table value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eChâteau Grand Moulinet comes from Pomerol, one of the smallest and most recognizable appellations on the Right Bank of Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomerol is located in the Libournais, on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The appellation is known for small estates and red wines in which Merlot usually plays the leading role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Grand Moulinet is a small Pomerol estate of about 2.5 hectares. In addition to Château Haut-Surget in Lalande-de-Pomerol, the Ollet-Fourreau family also owns Château Grand Moulinet in Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomerol is known for soils with clay, gravel, sandy gravel, and iron-rich subsoil. Especially clay and iron-rich soils give Merlot extra roundness, depth, and structure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Pomerol? Pomerol is a Bordeaux appellation without an official château classification, where its reputation is mainly built on small estates, Merlot, and very recognizable terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qh73rm\" data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eThis Pomerol is all about Merlot, the grape that can show its most velvety and deep side in Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e100% Merlot – Pomerol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot gives Château Grand Moulinet its roundness, ripe dark fruit, soft tannins, and full mouthfeel. In Pomerol, the grape often gains extra depth due to the combination of clay, gravel, and iron-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eThe wine gets its structure and spicy depth from aging in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eAging \/ Oak maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Grand Moulinet ages for 10–12 months in new barriques. This maturation gives the wine extra tannic structure, vanilla, spiciness, and a more pronounced oak profile, without pushing the ripe Merlot fruit into the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eAlcohol percentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 14.5% alcohol, this Pomerol has enough power for its dark fruit, oak aging, and full structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eIn the glass, Château Grand Moulinet 2023 displays a deep red color, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, forest berries, vanilla, and spicy oak notes. The taste is full and round, with juicy Merlot, soft tannins, and a firm yet approachable structure. The finish is long, warm, and slightly spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Pomerol at 16–18 °C, so that the dark fruit, soft tannins, and oak notes come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with red meat, rack of lamb, game dishes, duck breast, stews, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003e4.0 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A good user score for a classic Pomerol with ripe Merlot fruit, oak aging, and an approachable Bordeaux structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1mdpobn\" data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eMore information about Vignobles Ollet-Fourreau\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003eThe Ollet-Fourreau family has been working in Bordeaux for 5 generations and has been active on the Right Bank since the 1930s. From Château Haut-Surget in Lalande-de-Pomerol, the estate grew to about 40 hectares, with various estates in, among others, Lalande-de-Pomerol, Pomerol, Bordeaux, and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Château Grand Moulinet forms the family's Pomerol cuvée within this whole, alongside the well-known Château Haut-Surget.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45176004706383,"sku":"R35823","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/ChateauGrandMoulinet2023Pomerol.webp?v=1778155607","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/chateau-grand-moulinet-2023-pomerol","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}