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Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines
Domaine Manoir du Carra
France - Burgundy - Beaujolais - Moulin a Vent AOC   

The wine is produced in the lieu-dit “Les Burdelines”, which belongs to the 18 'climates' registered by the National Institute for Designations of Origin.

Cru Moulin-à-Vent is called the “King of Beaujolais” and is known to age the longest and be the most tannic.  Measuring 660 hectares (1,630 acres) in size, there are 280 examples of this AOC on the market.

Intense color between garnet and deep ruby. Red fruit nose with floral, smoky and forest notes. The mouth is rich and well structured. In a few years the aromas will evolve towards more spice, musk and venison

Specifications
Appellation
Beaujolais - Moulin a Vent AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Gamay
Age of vines
50 years
Soil type
manganese granite
Vinification
Manual harvest. Selection of the best grapes on a vibrating sorting table, 100% destemming prior to vatting. This burgundy-style maceration lasts 12 to 15 days with two pumping over operations per day. Aging is done on fine lees in old oak casks to enhance micro-oxygenation. The other part of the crop is matured in vats in order to preserve fruit aromas. A small part is also aged in one year old oak barrels for 3 to 4 months. The wine is estate bottled.
Pairings

Enjoy with game, red meat and strong cheeses.

Reviews and News

2020 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines - 91 PTS - WE

2020 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts

"This solid, structured wine has a firm backdrop of tannins. It offers concentration, with black, juicy fruits and a bold texture. Drink the wine from 2024. - Roger VOSS"

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 91 pts

2015 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines - 93 PTS - WA

2015 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent Les Burdelines - 93 PTS - WA

wa93"The 2015 Moulin A Vent les Burdelines undergoes the same vinification as the Fleurie. I love the aromatics here: detailed redcurrant, mulberry and rose petal aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very supple in the mouth with great tension and just the right amount of spiciness on the vivacious finish. What a great Beaujolais. This comes highly recommended.- Neal Martin "
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Issue #232, August 31st 2017), 93 pts

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2015 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent - 90 PTS - VINOUS

2015 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent - 90 PTS - VINOUS

vinous logo"Deep ruby. Aromas of cherry and dark berries are complicated by hints of licorice, succulent herbs and violet. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering sappy, smoke-tinged blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that display very good depth and energy. A hint of gaminess emerges on the long, appealingly sweet and youthfully tannic finish, which leaves behind a juicy dark fruit note. - Josh Raynolds "
- Vinous (January 2017), 90 pts

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2014 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent - 90 PTS - WA

2014 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"The 2014 Moulin-à-Vent les Burdelines has a refined, serious bouquet with subtle briary and woodland scents infusing the dark berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a gradual build in the mouth toward a bright and vivacious dark cherry and cranberry finish that feels long and harmonious. This is a lovely Moulin-à-Vent to enjoy over several years.- Neal Martin "
- Wine Advocate (Issue #219, June 2015), 90 pts

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2012 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent - 90 PTS - WA

2012 Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Cru Moulin a Vent - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"The 2012 Moulin-a-Vent Les Burdelines includes 20% whole cluster fruit and the 2012 was aged 20% in barrel, 20% in tank and 60% in foudres. It has a ripe and generous bouquet with mulberry, dark cherry and a touch of vanilla originating from the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins and a fine line of acidity. This is very focused with impressive precision toward the finish and plenty of freshness. Just give it a year for the aromatics to settle. Drink 2015-2022. - Neal Martin "
- Wine Advocate (Issue #213, June 2014), 90 pts

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Producer Information: Domaine Manoir du Carra

Domaine Manoir du Carra is located in the small town of Denice, south of Burgundy and in the heart of the Beaujolais area. The property dates back to 1850 and ...
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