2016 Château Moulin Riche from Saint-Julien
A classic Saint-Julien with elegance, structure, and exceptional balance
The 2016 Château Moulin Riche is among the finest vintages the estate has produced in recent years. Château Moulin Riche is managed by the same family as the famous Château Léoville Poyferré and benefits from the same commitment to quality and precision. As a result, this wine enjoys an excellent reputation among lovers of classic Saint-Julien.
The legendary 2016 vintage is considered one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of recent decades. The combination of optimal ripeness, fresh acidity, and refined tannins resulted in wines with impressive balance and exceptional aging potential.
Aroma & taste
The nose opens with aromas of cassis, black currants, plums, cedar, graphite, cigar box, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is powerful yet elegant, with ripe tannins, excellent structure, and a long, refined finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C. Perfect with entrecôte, lamb, game, poultry, and aged cheeses.
Storage potential
The 2016 Château Moulin Riche has excellent aging potential. Under optimal conditions, this wine will continue to develop for many years to come.
Drinking Window
2024 – 2045+
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we appreciate Château Moulin Riche for its excellent value for money within Saint-Julien. The 2016 vintage offers much of the finesse and structure for which the appellation’s great wines are known.
The story behind the bottle
Château Moulin Riche is a historic estate in Saint-Julien and is managed by the Cuvelier family, who also own Château Léoville Poyferré. Thanks to a combination of exceptional terroir and modern craftsmanship, the estate produces wines with an authentic Saint-Julien character.
