Château Vieux Moulin
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Listrac-Médoc AOC – Bordeaux – France
This vineyard has been exploited by the Fort Bosc family for three generations, and sits around the village of Le Tris, north of Listrac, on parcels composed of Pyrenean gravel and clay-limestone soil. Connoisseurs appreciate this modern wine for the harmony of its subtle aromas combined to fine and elegant tannins.
Certified HVE3 as of the 2019 vintage.
| Awards |
| 2019 VINTAGE : 91 Decanter 2022 |
| 2018 VINTAGE : 90 James Suckling + 15,5 Jancis Robinson |
| 2016 VINTAGE : Silver Paris 2019 + 2* guide Hachette 2020 |
| 2015 VINTAGE : Gold Paris 2017 + 91 Wine Enthusiast |
| 2014 VINTAGE : 91 Wine Enthusiast + Bronze Decanter 2017 |
| 2013 VINTAGE : Silver Bordeaux 2016 + Bronze Paris 2015 + citation guide Hachette 2017 |
Terroir
Gravel and clay-limestone
Surface
10 hectares
| Grape varieties |
| 58 % Merlot |
| 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 7% Petit Verdot |
| Servicing |
| Serving temperature : 17 / 18 °C. |
| Decant 1 to 2 hours before serving |
| The wine is not treated, deposit is natural |
| Pairing |
| Meats : roasted beef, duck, games, deer |
| Cheeses : Comté, ewe's milk cheese, camembert |
| Technical |
| Yield : Around 40 et 55 hl / ha |
| Sorting grapes on the vine |
| Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated vats |
| Aged for 12 months in oak barrels |
| Bottling under vacuum at the property |
| Information document | Chateau-Vieux-Moulin-Noir-GB.pdf (1838 downloads ) |