Château du Moulint à Vent

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.

Vignobles en scène

[EVENT]
“Vignobles en Scène”, October 18th

A glass in your hand, explore the domain : from the iconic Clos de Londres vineyard to the Chapelle des Thorins chapel, via the Château’s salons exceptionally open to the public for the occasion, immerse yourself in the daily life of the estate.

Tasting the 2015 vintage, discover the many facets of this legendary vintage, which has reached perfect maturity after 10 years of patience. Stored in the estate’s private cellars under optimal aging conditions, it perfectly demonstrates the remarkable aging potential of our wines and offers quite a match between terroir, maturity, and quest for excellence.

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 winner of the “Trophées de l’Oenotourisme” 2022 & 2023, ranked among the top wine tourism offerings in France. 

To make an appointment: +33 (0)3 85 35 50 68.
We are closed on Sundays. 

Visites et dégustations

“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.

Brice Laffond travaille dans la vigne

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

Travail de la vigne
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