Chateau Moulin Riche 75cl

Château Moulin Riche is an elegant and structured Saint-Julien red wine, aged in barrels and ideal for aging for several years.

General characteristics
Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France 

Color: Red 

Format: 75 cl bottle 

Type of wine: Red wine, aged wine 

Vintages available: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 

Alcohol content: Approximately 14% 

Grape varieties (2023 example): Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Merlot 33%, Petit Verdot 18% 

Terroir and vineyard
Area: 20 hectares (average vine age of 36 years) 

Soil: Garonne gravel on sand and clay, providing elegance and structure 

History: Originally the Second Wine of Château Léoville Poyferré, it has been a Grand Vin of Saint-Julien since 2009 

Vinification and aging
Harvest: Manual, with rigorous sorting of bunches and berries 

Vinification: Semi-parcel vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts 

Malolactic fermentation: In barrels (25% new for 2023) 

Aging: 18 months in barrels 

Tasting
Nose: Fruity with toasted woody nuances (2018), spicy and exotic (2021), aromas of ripe fruit and flowers 

Palate: Full-bodied, dense, round, supple, with silky and elegant tannins 

Recommended drinking window (2018): 2025–2032 

Recommended serving temperature: 17–18°C for 2018; 14–16°C for 2021 

Food and wine pairings
Game, white meats, French specialties 

Examples: Grilled ribeye steak, braised or roasted veal cutlets, poularde with morel mushrooms 

Notes and tastings
Hachette Guide 2022 (2018): 2 stars, remarkable wine 

Maturity phase (2019): 2024–2029, expected peak 2030–2035 

This sheet provides a complete profile of Château Moulin Riche in a 75 cl bottle, to guide tasting, storage, and culinary pairings.