Moulin-à-Vent: 100 Years of Excellence

On April 17, 1924, the Appellation d'Origine (AO) Moulin-à-Vent was established by vignerons from Romanèche and Thorins to combat prevalent fraud. This AO, one of the first in France, naturally bore the name of our emblematic windmill, built in 1550. Previously, wines from this region were labelled 'Romanèche' or 'Thorins', reflecting the diverse granite, sandy, and silica-rich soils on either side of the windmill ridge. By 1872, just as nearby villages named their wines after prominent locales (like Musigny and Chambertin), Thorins was renamed Romanèche-Thorins.
In 1924, the wine from 'Moulin-à-Vent' was valued higher than Grand Cru Burgundy, prompting the AO's creation to protect their integrity. This year, Moulin-à-Vent is preparing to file for Premiers Crus classification, marking a century of excellence.
"Time is the best ally for the vine and wine. Château du Moulin-à-Vent has reaped the benefits of time for the last 100 years and this is to be continued..." - Edouard Parinet, Owner & Winemaker at Château du Moulin-à-Vent

Celebrate 100 years of Moulin-à-Vent with 20% off when you mix & match any 6 bottles from now till 30th Apr 2024!

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