Saint-Julien - Château Moulin de la Rose 2016 in half-bottle 37.5 cl

Château Moulin de la Rose, built since the 18th century in the heart of the Médoc, represents the pinnacle of the art of winemaking. Nestled in the Grands Crus Classés of Saint-Julien, this estate is distinguished by its commitment to sustainable viticulture, emphasizing an environmentally friendly approach. Saint-Julien Château de la Rose embodies excellence with its balanced blend, elegant structure and complex aromas.

It is a refined taste experience, marked by notes of red fruits and a harmonious finish. This wine illustrates Château Moulin de la Rose's commitment to excellence, thus affirming its reputation among the emblematic wines of Saint-Julien.

The Estate

Since the 18th century, Château Moulin de la Rose has embodied the winemaking excellence of the Médoc region, famous for its prestigious wines. This estate, located in the heart of the Grands Crus Classés of Saint-Julien, is distinguished by its commitment to sustainable viticulture, thus emphasizing an environmentally friendly approach. The vines flourish on a privileged terroir, offering ideal conditions for the cultivation of emblematic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Château Moulin de la Rose strives to capture the essence of its terroir in each bottle, resulting in red wines of exceptional quality. Beyond tradition, Château Moulin de la Rose represents the harmony between nature, viticultural technique and heritage, creating wines that embody the elegance and authenticity of the Médoc terroir.

The terroir

The exceptional terroir of Château Moulin de la Rose is the cradle of the richness and complexity of its renowned wines. Nestled in the heart of the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation, in the Médoc wine region, this estate benefits from a privileged soil composed of Garonne gravel, offering optimal drainage and ideal heat retention for the vines. The vines flourish under the beneficial influence of the oceanic climate, with sunny days and cool nights, contributing to a slow and balanced maturation of the grapes. The alliance between the topography of the vineyard, the exposure to the sun and the proximity of the Gironde estuary gives the wines of Château Moulin de la Rose a unique signature. It is in this generous terroir that the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grape varieties fully reveal their character, giving birth to wines of great finesse, combining power and elegance, and capturing the very essence of this exceptional corner of the Médoc.

The grape variety

Château Moulin de la Rose derives its distinction from the expert use of the grape variety, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot intermingle to create wines of exceptional quality. With a composition dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon at 65%, this grape variety brings a robust structure, firm tannins and aromatic complexity. Merlot, meanwhile, contributes to the blend with a proportion of 35%, bringing a velvety roundness, a silky texture and notes of ripe fruit. The alliance of these two emblematic grape varieties embodies the art of blending at Château Moulin de la Rose, revealing a subtle balance between power and elegance.

The wine

The 2016 Saint-Julien Château de la Rose embodies the excellence of the terroir and the exceptional know-how of the estate. Produced by Château Moulin de la Rose, this wine reflects the quintessence of the Saint-Julien appellation, renowned for its high-quality red wines. This vintage, produced using sustainable viticulture, fully expresses the unique character of the Médoc terroir. The skillful blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot gives the wine an elegant structure, well-integrated tannins and complex aromas. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, the 2016 Château de la Rose offers a refined taste experience, marked by notes of red fruits, subtle oaky touches and a long, harmonious finish. This wine demonstrates the estate's commitment to excellence, capturing the essence of the 2016 vintage and affirming its place among the emblematic wines of Saint-Julien.

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