Domaine Yohan Lardy Moulin‑à‑Vent “Vignes de 1903” 2023 | Beaujolais

The Wine

From extraordinary old vines planted in 1903 - and interestingly - many still on their original rootstocks. Deep, layered and intensely mineral with black cherry, dried violets, baking spice and deep concentration. The ancient vines and granite soils bring real depth and structure, while whole-bunch fermentation and gentle élevage keep the wine vibrant and alive. Serious Moulin-à-Vent that comfortably steps into fine Burgundy territory.

The Producer 

“The Master of Moulin-a-vent” - James Suckling

Vintrepid’s first producer and one dear to our hearts. I worked with Yohan for several years in London and couldn’t believe he was not represented in Australia - and vintrepid was hence born. Yohan bottles micro-cuvees from tiny plots of very old vines in Moulin-a-vent, Fleurie and Chenas.

There is also a simply joyous declassified bottling called “poppy” that more than matches the energetic and effusive nature of the man himself. The vines are worked organically and meticulously with biodiversity meaning that insecticides are not required. Cellarwork is all natural with just a small amount of sulphur at bottling.