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Moulin Pey-Labrie, Canon-Fronsac, 2016

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Moulin Pey-Labrie
$45.99
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One of the Right Bank's best-kept secrets, Canon-Fronsac produces structured, age-worthy Merlot-based wines at a fraction of neighboring appellations' prices. Moulin Pey-Labrie has farmed biodynamically since 2006, bringing concentration and purity to this limestone-clay terroir. The 2016 vintage—a legendary year in Bordeaux—is now at its drinking window: silky tannins, plum and cassis fruit, with notes of graphite and spice. This delivers serious Right Bank character without the serious price tag. Decant 30 minutes and serve slightly cool.

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Antonio Galloni

83 points

"The 2016 Moulin Pey-Labrie is over-ripe, fruity and raisiny. I would prefer to drink it over the next few years, although, to be honest, there is not a lot of real complexity or balance here." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

87 points

"The 2016 Moulin-Pey-Labrie, the Canon-Fronsac property of Bénédicte and Grégoire Hubau, has a reserved bouquet with seaweed notes permeating the black fruit, though it remains a little sultry in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with black dusky fruit, very firm in the mouth, although the finish felt austere and a little short." —Neal Martin

More about Chateau Moulin Pey-labrie

When we visited Kermit Lynch's producers in Bordeaux a few years back, there was plenty to fall in love with: the home-cooked meal of local duck roasted over an open fire, the homemade canelés desserts, and most of all, the incredible, mature Bordeaux of Pey-Labrie. For only the second time since we visited, we have the good fortune to be able to offer these mature wines, straight from the cellar. (Sorry, Kermit didn't ship us any of the duck or dessert.)

Why are these wines so special? First, there's the sheer artisanship: a family, working organically and by hand on a small scale, in the heart of Bordeaux, where large-scale production dominates and organic practices are still rare.

Second, there is overlooked terroir. Canon-Frosac's vines are dotted on limestone hillsides very similar to what you find in the best parts of St.-Émilion, although here you find ancient fossilized starfish among the rocks. Canon-Fronsac's Merlot and Cabernet Franc, always among the greatest, were pricier than bottles from St.-Émilion and Pomerol well into the 1800s! They had a bit of trouble recovering from phylloxera in the late 19th century, but the terroir is the same as it's always been.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine:

Blend:Merlot

Appellation:Canon-Fronsac

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Producer: Château Moulin Pey-Labrie

Winemaker: Bénédicte & Grégoire Hubau

Vineyard: 65 years avg., 7.63 ha

Soil: Clay, Limestone, Molasse

Aging: 18-month élevage in barriques, 30-50% new

Farming: Organic (practicing)

Alcohol: 14%

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, herb-roasted pork, mushroom risotto, roasted root vegetables, aged cheeses

Tasting Profile

Structured and balanced with dark cherry, plum, and earthy notes. Medium body with fine tannins and good acidity. Finish is long with lingering dark fruit.

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