Overview
Moulis is a small inland Medoc appellation with compact gravel and clay-limestone soils, making savory, ageworthy reds that often overperform their modest profile.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Black cherry, Cassis, Red plum, Cedar and Pencil lead.
- Palate
- Quietly serious Medoc - savory cassis, firm tannin and old-school charm. Generally full-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPetit Verdot
Aromas And Notes
Black cherryCassisRed plumBlackberryCedarPencil leadVioletSpiceLeatherTobaccoMushroom
Terroir
Maritime, slightly inland from the Gironde with warm gravel ridges.
GravelClay-limestoneMarl
Food Pairings
Grilled lamb chopsSteak fritesMushroom tartCantal
Notable Producers
- Chateau Chasse-Spleen, founded 1720 - Chateau Chasse-Spleen
- Chateau Poujeaux, founded 1806 - Chateau Poujeaux