{"product_id":"chateau-clos-du-moulin-medoc-cru-bourgeois-2016","title":"Chateau Clos du Moulin Medoc Cru Bourgeois 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Clos du Moulin is a 14-hectare Médoc estate in Bégadan, with origins dating back to the 19th century and a more recent chapter under Stefan and Heike Paeffgen, who acquired the vineyards in 2011. The vineyards are divided between deep gravel soils close to the Gironde and dry limestone plateaux further inland, giving the wine a combination of ripe fruit, freshness and structure. The estate follows sustainable vineyard practices and holds HVE certification. The 2016 was a strong Bordeaux vintage, with a dry growing season and excellent conditions for Cabernet and Merlot to reach full ripeness while retaining freshness. The vintage was included in the official 2016 Cru Bourgeois selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 is a Merlot-led Médoc blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, combining ripe blackberry and plum with the darker cassis character and firmer structure of the Cabernet. Traditional vinification is followed by barrel ageing, giving the wine additional spice and savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. Falstaff scored the wine 91 points, noting dark berry fruit, ripe plum, subtle spice, nougat and well-integrated tannins, while Wine Enthusiast found it ripe and black-fruited with generous tannins and a dry core that had already begun to integrate. The estate’s own 2016 tasting notes highlight blackberry, prune, a creamy texture and well-integrated tannins. A mature Médoc suited to roast lamb, beef, duck, game, mushrooms and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mackenway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61020806152526,"sku":"12261","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/5061\/1516\/files\/20260930_161716.jpg?v=1790782778","url":"https:\/\/blackrockcellar.com\/products\/chateau-clos-du-moulin-medoc-cru-bourgeois-2016","provider":"Blackrock Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}