TN: 2009 Chateau des Jacques Clos de Rochegres Moulin-a-Vent, Beaujolais Cru

Property acquired by Louis Jadot. Vineyards extend over parts of Moulin-a-Vent and Morgon. 14% alcohol by volume. Deep purple-red. Nearly opaque. Raspberry fruit; juicy. A bit of grip on the finish. Primary fruit at present. With age it might reveal cocoa or mocha and florals., Attractive enough that I have the impulse to keep filling my glass. Best on the first evening opened. IMO this is the best Beaujolais Cru I’ve had in several years. Already very approachable. I have one more bottle that I may open at Thanksgiving. I should order more if still available.

This was my favorite wine in a tasting of 2009 crus last year. I have to say I was a bit shocked by the amount of oak, though it wore it well. In the end I bought the regular Ch. des Jacques Moulin a Vent instead as it was pretty close in quality, more traditional, and more traditionally priced, but I keep remembering the Rochegres.