Sip of the Day

June 1, 2021

Day #152 of the year.

Chateau Des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent

Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved walking barefoot. First, my mother and now my hubby have nagged me to put on some shoes in the house. So, when I found out that June 1st is National Go Barefoot Day, I couldn’t contain my glee! To celebrate, a windmill flip, a grilled burger, and a bottle of Chateau des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent are in order at Brooklyn Bridge Park! This robust Grand Cru Beaujolais is a fantastic pairing for a chargrilled burger oozing with melty cheese and bacon; yes, this wine could be aged 10–20 years, but who has time to wait? Free your feet, find a patch of grass or a beach, treat yourself to a great glass of wine and enjoy some freedom now – cheers!

ORIGIN

Beaujolais, France

Grapes

Gamay

Tasting Notes

This full, robust Beaujolais offers a fleshy texture and greater longevity than any other Beaujolais cru. Its exceptional structure supports vivid red fruit aromas

Food Match

Moulin-à-Vent is perfect with lighter red meat dishes.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.