Interesting Facts
Moulin-a-Van - one of the oldest vineyards of Beaujolais, it is situated high on a hill in the center flaunts ancient windmill, which is more than 300 years. From it comes the name of the vineyard ("moulin" - French for "mill"). Vineyard Moulin-a-Vent - very old, it was cultivated by the Romans. Soil, composed of pink granite with manganese in the depths, ideal for growing grapes Gamay. Joseph Drouhin economy Gamay vines are planted very firmly - 9000 plants per hectare. Harvested by hand. Vinification is the traditional method of Beaujolais semi-carbonic maceration for 4-10 days. In production are whole bunches of grapes. Extract of wine is carried out in stainless steel tanks. Ageing potential wine "Moulin-a-Van" is from 2 to 6 years, and during the great vintages - up to 30 years.