Since 1732, the estate is located
at the heart of the prestigious
Moulin-à-Vent appellation in the North of the Beaujolais Region
Since 1732,
the estate is located at the heart of the prestigious
Moulin-à-Vent appellation in the North of the Beaujolais region.
The estate’s opening hours during the holiday season
We will remain open in December to welcome you on the following days: during Christmas week, on Tuesday the 22nd, Wednesday the 23rd, and Thursday the 24th until noon. During New Year’s week, on Tuesday the 29th, Wednesday the 30th, and Thursday the 31st until noon.
Starting Monday, January 4, 2027, we will resume our regular hours.
Located in the castle’s courtyard, a 19th century chapel has been renovated into a welcoming boutique. It is open for you to visit Monday to Friday (10am-12:30pm and 2pm-6pm). Our wines will be presented to you and you’ll be able to discover rarer vintages in a variety of bottle sizes. You could also come for an organised tour of the estate!
With its “Vignobles & Découvertes” label, The Chapelle des Thorins is also ranked among the top wine tourism offerings in France by the “Trophées de l’Oenotourisme”.
“Château du Moulin-à-Vent is probably the finest combination of parcels in the
Moulin-à-Vent appellation.”
David Schildknecht – The Wine Advocate
The complexity of its history and the singularities of its environment make Moulin-à-Vent a classic wine appellation for enthusiasts.
Through patience and perseverance, Édouard and Brice brought the estate to centre stage. Firm believers in Moulin-à-Vent, they put their heart, enthusiasm and curiosity to use. Courtesy of their pragmatic and lucid approach, they created excellent wines all the while shaping tomorrow’s vineyard.
Moulin-à-Vent provides a large diversity of terroirs over a limited area. Within the Beaujolais region, the designated Moulin-à-Vent area / appellation benefits from unique soil and environmental conditions
The estate is spread across the castle, the windmill and the village of “Thorins”. The old, densely set vines of Gamay noir variety flourish across twenty-three terroirs whose wines express themselves brilliantly
The longevity of Château du Moulin-à-Vent on the international stage is proof of its character : exciting things have, and will, take place at the estate. This strong belief, over three centuries, has rallied past and present estate’s owners.
Alphonse Lamartine / 1790-1869
