2022 Domaine Anita Moulin-à-Vent Reine de Nuit
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Moulin-à-Vent |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2030 |
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Description
Anita Kuhnel used to be a professional cyclist. With the same 'drive' she now puts all her energy into making Beaujolais wines at Domaine Anita. Anita only uses high quality terroirs. She makes wines from the Gamay grape that have received several high scores from renowned critics, including Robert Parker, James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast. The grape parcel for the Reine de Nuit is harvested at night while temperatures are still cool, this preserves the fruitiness of Gamay. Reine de Nuit is a true fireworks display of gastronomic aromas.
The Gamay grapes for this Anita Moulin-à-Vent Reine de Nuit come from the lieu-dit “Aux Caves” in the Moulin-à-Vent appellation. This vineyard is located on manganese-infiltrated sandy soil at an altitude of 240 meters and is oriented to the south/southeast. The vines are 40 years old. The grapes are picked and selected by hand in the vineyard. 100% of the grapes are destemmed and first undergo a cold soak for 4 days. Fermentation then begins, with the 'cap' (the skins that float to the top) pressed down daily to extract more flavor and tannins. The fermentation lasts 24 days. After fermentation, the wine matures for 6 months in a combination of oak barrels and cement tanks.
In the glass, the Anita Moulin-à-Vent Reine de Nuit bursts with bright aromas. You will find notes of ripe grapes, red berries and raspberries. On the palate, creaminess and generosity blend into a sublime harmony. James suckling has given the wine no less than 97/100 points and writes: "his rich and velvety, mouth-filling Moulin-a-Vent has a gracefulness and lightness of touch that takes your breath away."
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Appellation | Moulin-à-Vent |
| Winery | Domaine Anita |
| Grape | Gamay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fruity, Red fruit, Flexible |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Wijnhuis
Anita Kuhnel used to be a professional cyclist. With the same drive, she now puts all her energy into making Beaujolais wines at Domaine Anita. Anita only uses high-quality terroirs for this. With this she makes wines from the Gamay grape that has already received several high scores from renowned critics, including Robert Parker, James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast.
Anita Kuhnel will retire from cycling in 2015 and will make it her mission to create top Beaujolais. She buys carefully selected terroirs in the crus Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon, Chénas and Fleurie. The de-stalking of grapes and the use of wood give extra depth to her wines. Sulfite use is kept to a minimum. Her wines are particularly rich, concentrated wines that live up to the full potential of Gamay and also have a very good aging potential. Chénas is one of the smallest crus of Beaujolais and therefore a Beaujolais not often seen. The soils contain a lot of granite, which causes the vines to root more deeply. That gives small, concentrated grapes with a lot of taste. Morgon is one of the richest Beaujolais styles. The soils consist of granite and schist, of volcanic origin. With a lot of iron in the soil, the wines have more structure and earthy notes. What is exceptional about Moulin-à-Vent is the high amount of manganese in the granite soils. This manganese limits the yield, making the wines extra concentrated and deeper in taste, with more tannins. It is the fullest of all Beaujolais crus, and can also age very well. In Fleurie, Anita makes the Fleurie Poncié, which stands out for its strong floral, aromatic character.