Château Moulin Riche M de Moulin Riche Saint-Julien 2018
£31.45
The wine
An unusual Saint-Julien led by Petit Verdot, made by the Léoville Poyferré team at Château Moulin Riche. The high Petit Verdot share gives it deep colour and spice.
Aromas of black fruit, violet, pepper and cedar. The palate is full and structured, with firm tannins, dark fruit and a savoury, spiced finish. Distinctive and ageworthy.
A natural with roast lamb, beef or game. Decant well ahead and serve at cool room temperature.
The producer
Château Moulin Riche
View all Château Moulin Riche winesChâteau Moulin Riche is a Saint-Julien estate historically linked to the classed growth Château Léoville Poyferré, sharing its Cuvelier family ownership and know-how. Saint-Julien sits at the heart of the Médoc, prized for wines that balance power with finesse. Moulin Riche draws on that pedigree.
The vineyard lies on gravel soils typical of the commune, planted to the classic Médoc grapes led by Cabernet Sauvignon. Some cuvées give an unusually large role to Petit Verdot, adding colour and spice. The fruit is grown and picked with a classed growth's precision.
In the cellar, the Léoville Poyferré team brings its polish, ageing the wine in French oak for structure and depth. The style is refined and savoury, Saint-Julien's hallmark balance in every glass. It rewards a little patience.
Moulin Riche offers Saint-Julien breeding at a fraction of a classed growth's price. Elegant, cedary and beautifully balanced, it is claret that punches well above its station.
