Chateau des Jacques Moulin-a-Vent Clos de Rochegres 2020
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This wine will perfectly match red meats in sauce, venison and other game and most cheeses.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès unwinds in the glass with scents of cherries, cassis, dark berries, sweet soil tones and spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's bright and seamless, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a saline finish. It's less ethereal than the 2019 without being as muscular as the 2018, striking a nice balance.
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The potential of this solid, dense wine is enormous. With rich black fruits and dense concentration, it has a fine future. Drink from 2025.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegres is deep and full bodied. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of black fruit, earth, and licorice. Enjoy it with a charcuterie plate of flavorful cheeses and a country pate. (Tasted: February 2, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
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