Chateau Vieux Moulin

Château Vieux Moulin · Corbières, France

Chateau Vieux Moulin is a full body wine, blend of Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It was made to reflect its unique terroir: The fiery sun + the arid land + scarcity of water + and strong wind.

The result is a complex wine, full of character, with bright aromas of violet, spices (black pepper), and blackcurrant.

Farming
Certified organic

Harvest Method
Hand and mechanical harvest

Varietal
30% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1975

Vessel
Cement vat only

Vineyard Yield
37 hl/ha

Soil Type
Clay-limestone with schist

Annual Production
25,000 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are destemmed. Whole berry are preserved, and are vinified without crushing . Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is fermented and aged in cement vat.