Yohan Lardy Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes de 1903 2024

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. Located in Beaujolais, France, Domaine Yohan Lardy is a young and emerging winery that has already gained an excellent reputation for its delicious natural wines, which fully express the elegance and character of the local terroir. The estate emphasizes an artisanal approach to winemaking, utilizing organic and biodynamic cultivation methods, as well as traditional techniques. The Gamay grapes are sourced from a small plot planted in 1903 on manganese-rich pink and black granite soils with loose rock and quartz notes. After manual harvesting and attentive vinification with low-temperature carbonic maceration, the finished wine rests in foudres for one year before bottling according to the lunar calendar. In the glass, the Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes de 1903 reveals a bright and intense color with purplish-red hues. Its aromatic profile is broad and expressive, with notes of red and black fruits (cherry, strawberry, blueberry), followed by floral notes and hints of licorice. The palate is soft and full-bodied, juicy and smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity finish. Try it with smoked turkey, corned beef sandwiches or beef tacos, and pasta Amatriciana.