Mee Godard Moulin à Vent Deschanes 2023

Domaine Mee Godard allows us a glimpse of the future of the Beaujolais region at its best. It’s a small Domaine of six hectares of vineyards, mostly located in the sumptuous Morgon. The uncompromising attitude established by Mee, coupled with very old vines across the estate (60 years of age on average) produces state of the art, profound, complex wines with lots of character.

Critics thoughts - Intense violet aroma and racy freshness for a Moulin-a-Vent. I love the interplay of fine tannins, elegant wet-stone acidity and restrained richness on the medium-bodied palate. Long, focused finish. The first vintage of this wine from a high-altitude section of this appellation with very stony, granitic soil. Drink or hold. 94 points - James Suckling.

The 2023 Moulin-à-Vent Deschanes comes from a 0.7-hectare parcel on sandy soils, located close to but at a higher altitude than Au Michelon. It has an open, transparent bouquet with airy red fruit tones. The palate is slightly chalky in texture with a touch of pure, tart red cherry fruit, light grip and a bright, crunchy finish. Drink this over the next five or six years. Neal Martin, Vinous.