Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3,0 l Doppelmagnum in HK - Louis Jadot

The Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3.0 l Double Magnum in Wooden Case - Louis Jadot reveals a deep, dense ruby-red colour with violet reflections in the glass. As soon as it is swirled, an intense fragrance of ripe redcurrants and juicy sour cherries rises, interwoven with dark spices, hints of pepper, a touch of violet and fine mineral notes from the slate soil.

On the nose, the wine appears clear and precise, while also being very inviting. On the palate, the Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3.0 l Double Magnum in Wooden Case - Louis Jadot is dense and fleshy, with impressive structure. The flavours of cherry and redcurrant combine with spicy nuances, lightly smoky undertones and elegant minerality. The acidity is lively and taut, while the tannins are finely grained, ripe yet present, lending the wine length and grip.

This style represents a characterful, dry Beaujolais made from the Gamay grape variety, clearly distinct from the region’s light, simple examples. Here, Gamay reveals its powerful, profound side, shaped by the renowned Moulin-à-Vent Cru and slate-influenced soils. The wine comes from Beaujolais in southern Burgundy, more precisely from the privileged sites surrounding the historic Château des Jacques, one of the flagships of the Louis Jadot estate.

• Wine colour: intense ruby red with violet nuances
• Aromas: redcurrant, sour cherry, floral tones, spicy notes
• Texture: dense, fleshy, with finely structured tannins
• Flavour: dry, powerful, underpinned by minerality
• Grape variety: single-varietal Gamay (AOP Moulin-à-Vent)
• Origin: Beaujolais, France – Moulin-à-Vent Cru
• Alcohol content: 12.5% vol
• Maturation: 10 months in concrete tanks

1. Intense fragrance of cherry, redcurrant and spices
2. Powerful yet refined structure with grippy tannins
3. Mineral character from slate-rich soils
4. Large-format bottle (3.0 l Double Magnum) with excellent ageing potential
5. Elegant presentation in a wooden case – ideal as a gift

Production of the Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3.0 l Double Magnum in Wooden Case

The grapes for this characterful wine come from selected plots in the AOP Moulin-à-Vent, one of the most famous Crus of Beaujolais. The climate is characterised by continental influences, with warm summers and moderate rainfall, providing the Gamay grapes with ideal conditions for ripeness and aroma development. Cooler influences from the north provide freshness and structure, while sun-drenched sites contribute richness and concentration.

The vines are deeply rooted in slate-rich soils containing granite. This terroir gives the wine its characteristic spiciness, complexity and pronounced, slightly salty minerality. Yields are deliberately kept low to increase the concentration of the berries and achieve impressive density in the finished wine.

The grapes are selectively harvested by hand, plot by plot. Only fully ripe, aromatic grapes reach the cellar. There, they are carefully sorted before the berries are transferred to concrete tanks. Concrete stabilises the temperature, protects the fruit aromas and supports even fermentation without imposing any influence from wood.

Alcoholic fermentation takes place under controlled conditions, with gentle extraction of colour, tannin and aroma. The must is moved carefully to emphasise the fleshy, dense texture while preserving elegant tannins. The wine then matures for around 10 months in concrete tanks on fine lees. This maturation creates richness, complexity and a harmonious overall profile.

For generations, the Louis Jadot estate has stood for precise, terroir-driven Burgundy and Beaujolais wines. With the Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3.0 l Double Magnum in Wooden Case - Louis Jadot, the team places particular emphasis on combining traditional manual work in the vineyard with modern cellar technology. The result is a red wine with a clear sense of origin, considerable depth and impressive longevity, whose personality is expressed even more strongly in the large-format bottle.

Serving Recommendations for the Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3.0 l Double Magnum in Wooden Case - Louis Jadot

The powerful, structured style of this wine pairs excellently with dark meats as well as rich dishes made with lighter meats. The Double Magnum is the centrepiece of generous gatherings and accompanies sophisticated menus with an impressive presence.

• Dark meat dishes such as braised beef, leg of lamb or game ragout
• Rich dishes made with lighter meats, such as Coq au Vin, stuffed guinea fowl or roast veal
• Mushroom dishes with rich sauces, truffle pasta or porcini risotto
• Mature hard and semi-hard cheeses with nutty aromas

The 3.0-litre Double Magnum in a wooden case makes an excellent gift for anniversaries, weddings or milestone birthdays. It also makes an impressive statement as the highlight of a celebratory dinner, at Christmas or over the New Year period. The large-format bottle encourages slower development and supports particularly harmonious ageing over many years.

For optimum enjoyment, a serving temperature of around 15 to 17 degrees Celsius in a large red wine glass is recommended. Decanting before serving releases the bouquet and makes the dense structure more approachable. In the Double Magnum, the wine displays considerable ageing potential; it is ideally stored in a cool, dark place at a constant temperature, lying horizontally so that the cork remains in contact with the wine.

With its combination of intense fruit, spicy depth, acidity that lends structure and fine tannins, the Moulin-à-Vent Château des Jacques 3.0 l Double Magnum in Wooden Case - Louis Jadot appeals both to discerning connoisseurs and to enthusiasts seeking a characterful, expressive Beaujolais for special occasions.

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