Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2013

Tasting notes and recommendations for Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2013

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a deep ruby hue with garnet highlights.

Nose

The nose opens on aromas of vibrant red fruits, notably raspberry and cherry. Subtle floral notes mingle with touches of dried herbs, mint, and sage. With aeration, hints of fennel and licorice add appealing aromatic complexity.

Palate

The attack is fresh with a lively lift. The tannins are supple yet delicately firm. The mid-palate remains pure and well-defined, with a medium-bodied structure and a silky texture. The finish shows good length, with lingering notes of fennel and red fruits, leading to an elegant, mineral-driven close.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs harmoniously with grilled or roasted red meats, herb-crusted lamb, or duck breast. It also complements hard cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort, as well as mushroom risottos, with elegance.

Serving and cellaring

Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2013 is best enjoyed between 14°C and 16°C. Uncorking 60 to 90 minutes before serving allows the wine to open up gradually. This wine can be enjoyed until around 2022.

An elegant, fresh Saint-Émilion from the Vauthier family

The estate

Château Moulin Saint-Georges is a discreet Saint-Émilion growth, acquired by the Vauthier family in 1921. It spans 7 hectares on a clay-limestone hillside with natural drainage, where Merlot predominates, complemented by Cabernet Franc. Hand harvesting, parcel-by-parcel sorting, fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, and aging in new barrels define a style that combines power and freshness. The estate has been converting to organic farming since 2020.

The vineyard

The seven-hectare vineyard lies on terraces facing Château Ausone, in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The plots benefit from west and north-west exposures, creating a cooler terroir. The soil is composed of clay-limestone, with natural drainage enhanced by the Fongaban stream. This terroir lends the wines their hallmark elegance and freshness.

The vintage

The 2013 vintage in Bordeaux proved exceptionally challenging, marked by major climatic hurdles. The wet, cold spring led to late flowering with widespread coulure, particularly affecting Merlot. Storms in late July and early August prevented vegetative growth from stopping before veraison. The mild, humid autumn encouraged the development of gray rot, requiring intensive sorting.

Winemaking and aging

Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2013 is hand-harvested and sorted by plot before traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with maceration lasting around a month. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. Aging lasts approximately 18 months in French barrels, 85% new oak.

Grape varieties

Merlot (80%)
Cabernet Franc (20%)