P. Ferraud & Fils, Moulin-à-Vent (Beaujolais, France) 2016

 Ferraud has had presence on the U.S. market for decades, but currently lacks an importer.  That’s a shame because their wines are distinctive and unique.  Take this one — a classic Moulin-à-Vent with fruit-infused charm, minerality, and a lovely fleshiness.  A firm, rather than hard, profile makes it perfect for current consumption, but knowing how their wines develop, there’s certainly no rush.  Although there are lots of climats (vineyards) in Moulin-à-Vent from which growers are making single vineyard wines, L’Éolienne is not one of them.  It’s a proprietary name.  But don’t sweat the details, the wine is worth it.