Description
Moulin-à-Vent “Tête de Cuvée” 1971 – Maison Aujoux
The 1971 Moulin-à-Vent “Tête de Cuvée” from Maison Aujoux is a rare and eloquent example of how Beaujolais—particularly the Moulin-à-Vent appellation—can age with grace and dignity. Often called the “King of Beaujolais,” Moulin-à-Vent is known for its structure, depth, and longevity. Made from Gamay noir à jus blanc, this wine showcases the heights this varietal can reach when carefully selected and matured.
The 1971 vintage was favorable across Burgundy and Beaujolais, with a warm, dry summer leading to healthy harvests. This “Tête de Cuvée” represents a top selection—either from superior vineyard parcels or from the best lots of the vintage—intended for long-term aging and complexity.
Over fifty years later, the wine displays a brick-toned robe with tawny highlights. The bouquet is refined and tertiary, offering aromas of old leather, damp earth, prune, dried flowers, and gentle spice. On the palate, the texture is silky and resolved, with softened tannins, delicate structure, and a lingering, elegant finish. The once-vibrant freshness of Gamay has evolved into something subtle and graceful—more akin to an aged red Burgundy than a young Beaujolais.
This 1971 Moulin-à-Vent from Maison Aujoux is a bottle for collectors and lovers of mature wines—those who seek not fruit and power, but quiet complexity, time-worn character, and the lasting soul of a granite terroir.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Maison Aujoux |
| Designation | Moulin A Vent |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | Red |
| Vintage (year) | 1971 |
| Référence | FD28 |
