Le Moulin is a tiny sub-sector of a vineyard called La Roche. The grapes are usually part of the La Roche bottling but occasionally produced as a stand-alone wine in tiny quantities, such as in 2020. The name derives from its proximity to the windmill. This vintage is a Wine365 exclusive. The attention paid to individual parcels has always been written into the DNA of the Château des Jacques. From the era of Monsieur Rousseau (who owned the domain in the 1920s and bought the Rochegrès parcel) right up to the present time (via an interim period when it was owned by the Thorin family), the focus has been on terroir. Each lieu-dit is harvested, vinified and matured separately, allowing us to reflect the terroir with great precision. This little island of vines, around 20 acres in size, is located in the shadow of the appellation’s namesake windmill, and planted on an outcrop of bedrock exposed to the east – an ideal situation when it comes to addressing the challenges of climate change. Planted after the war, these old bush vine Gamays are among the oldest owned by the Château des Jacques. Their roots dig deep into relatively generous soils that are rich in quartz, lending the wines great richness and energy. Natural grass growing is controlled by tractor in the period between spring and harvest to create an aerated living soil. In line with our philosophy of organic viticulture.

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People forget — or even dismiss — that the Beaujolais region is technically in the most southern part of Burgundy, and so is blessed with the same climate and soil diversity. Chateau des Jacques makes some of the most sought-after and collectible wines of the region, some of which can gracefully age for 40+ years. This cru Beaujolais is an amazing value and an ideal introduction to a truly magical winery. While made from Gamay, its depth, structure, intensity, and ageability stand up to — and in some cases surpass — its Pinot Noir-dominated cousins from the north. Buy at least 12 bottles and enjoy over the next decade-plus. NOTE: this is a Wine365 exclusive — you will have a challenging time finding it anywhere else.