Henry Fessy
- Region
- Beaujolais
- Grape variety
- Gamay
- Assets
- Fessy_Moulin a Vent 2009 Bottle.jpg
The boundaries of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation were first marked in 1924. The vineyards have shallow sandy soils derived from the underlying granite which is rich in manganese. This terroir gives substance and the resulting wines are often compared to their Burgundian cousins of the Côte d'Or. Moulin-à-Vent can be cellared for several years. The Henry Fessy Domaine contains 2.5 hectares of Moulin-à-Vent vineyards.
Tasting note
This wine has impressive colour and intense aromas of red and black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant. There are spicy notes along with liquorice on the finish. With great balance, this is a concentrated, well-structured wine with very pleasant silky tannins.
Awards and Accolades
Bronze Medal
Classic red berry fruit bolstered by some lovely juicy acids and good grippy tannins. This is a clean, well-made wine at a very good price. Sommelier Wine Awards 2011
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast (USA), October 2011
90 Points, Wine Spectator Nov 2010
'A lovely, dark and smoky red, displaying brambly blackberry, ripe plum and creme de cassis fruit flavours. Lush and velvety, with fine balance and dusty tannins on the dark chocolate tinged finish.'
Bronze Medal
International Wine Challenge 2010 (UK)
