Château Moulin de la Rose 2017

This is a small 5.15ha estate with Eric Boissenot as consultant and owned by Guy Delon, owner of Segur de Cabanac in St-Estèphe (and once upon a time owner of Phélan Ségur). It's rich but soft, with a flourish to it while retaining its sense of honesty. A well-made wine that's not overly finessed, but it's a little abrupt on the finish. A good 51hl/ha yield.

Dark red color. Moderately aromatic nose with pure, fragrant fruit. Very Saint-Julien! Delicate on entry, suave mid-palate, caressing, very pleasant; the wine develops sapid and perfumed notes, not very powerful but very enjoyable. Normal length.

91–93. Barrel Sample. One of the few non-classified growths in Saint-Julien, this estate has produced an elegant wine, ripe with well integrated tannins and juicy acidity. It offers notes of blackberry and a generous texture. Drink from 2024.