Château MoulisCuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Malbec.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc of the Château Moulis is in the top 70 of wines of Moulis-en-Médoc.
Taste structure of the Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc from the Château Moulis
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc of Château Moulis in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc
The Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc of Château Moulis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, lamb chops marinated with herbs or duck confit parmentier.
Details and technical informations about Château Moulis's Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée du Directoire Moulis en Médoc from Château Moulis are 2007, 2013
Informations about the Château Moulis
The Château Moulis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Moulis-en-Médoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Moulis-en-Médoc
Communal AOC of the Medoc (highest point 43 m, ~600 ha): signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king (45-70% depending on soils) complemented by Merlot (roundness, fruit), Petit Verdot (color, spices) and Cabernet Franc (finesse) — complex signature profile with fresh red fruits, cooked fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, licorice, violet, roasted coffee and undergrowth, velvety tannic frame, mellow and full. Garonne gravels east, clay-limestone center, Pyrenean gravels west.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
