A bold, savory second wine from Château Moulin Riche, the 2018 vintage blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot for a juicy, spice-laced profile. James Suckling praises its dark fruit, ink, and succulent texture with a 92-point score. Approachable now, but structured enough to hold for a few more years. Great value from the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation.

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Mar 3, 2021

Plenty of spice, dark fruit and ink on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins and a juicy finish. Savory, too. Succulent. New second wine from Moulin Riche. Blend of 48% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot and 23% petit verdot. Drink or hold. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 84
Published: Apr 22, 2021
Drink: 2021-2027 

Composed of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 23% Petit Verdot, the 2018 M de Moulin Riche has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and notes of crushed blackberries and redcurrants with hints of tar, dried Mediterranean herbs and licorice. The medium-bodied palate has a chewy, rugged textured and just enough freshness to support the herbs-laced red and black fruits, finishing just a tad firm.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varieties: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot
Vineyard: Château Moulin Riche, on Garonne gravel and sandy-clay soils
Harvest: 20 September – 12 October 2018
Vinification: Grapes double-sorted by bunch and berry, followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation
Oak: French oak barrels
Ageing: Aged in French oak; some sources report 18 months, with approximately 20% new oak
Producer: Château Moulin Riche
Classification: Saint-Julien AOC
Region: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Saint-Julien

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Decant for 1 hour before serving
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, grilled ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, duck confit, and aged hard cheeses.