The 2011 Château Moulin Riche reveals a lovely mix of berry, hazelnut, and mineral notes. It has a medium to full body with fine tannins and a fresh, balanced finish. While still youthful, the wine shows impressive finesse for the vintage. A few more years of aging will allow the complexity to unfold, making it an excellent candidate for mid-term cellaring. The wine is crafted from a single 20-hectare block in the Saint-Julien terroir, which is known for its generosity and freshness.

James Suckling | JS 90
Published: Feb 18, 2014

A wine with berry, hazelnut and mineral character. Medium to full body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Very fine for this vintage. Needs another two to three years to open.

The Wine Advocate | RP 87-89
Published: May 31, 2012

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Further west, in the Saint-Julien area, Château Moulin Riche is made from a single block of 20 hectares. It is this terroir, unique and different from that of Léoville Poyferré, which inspired its revival, guided by the intuition of Didier Cuvelier. The wines express the generosity and freshness of the Saint-Julien terroir. 

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Vintage: 2011
Oak: French oak barrels, approximately 70% new oak
Varietals: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Vineyard: Château Moulin Riche estate, a 21-hectare vineyard in Saint-Julien, featuring Garonne gravel soils with some limestone
Harvest: Hand-harvested grapes, carefully sorted before vinification
Vinification: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats, with individual plot vinification
Ageing: 18–20 months in French oak barrels, approximately 70% new oak; fined with egg white before bottling
Winemaker: Didier Cuvelier, with consulting oenologist Michel Rolland
Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Saint-Julien AOC

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Decant gently for 30–60 minutes before serving
Food Pairing: Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, steak, braised beef, mushrooms, truffle and mature hard cheeses