OUR VINES
The year 2009 has been a good and successful wine year for Moyau. Up to the harvest the summer has been dry with only low rainfalls. The vines are in a very good state of health and the grapes have been orderly hand gathered and selected.
The tasting has borne astonishing outcomes and confirmed our high expectations. The first Cuvées of the vintage 2006 can be presumably obtained in spring 2007. Have a look at our wine list and taste our wines at home or visite us on La Clape. Actually you can order wines out of our product line ‘M de Moyau’.
Chateau Moyau is one of the latest traditional vineyards on La Clape, a rocky coastal mountain range south of Narbonne. For several centuries wine has been planted at Chateau Moyau situated at the coast and the salt lakes. The legend tells that the original foundation of the chateau goes back to settled down pirates in the 17th century. The meanwhile complete reconstructed wine cellar and the machinery are technically up to the highest standards. Nevertheless tradition is been granted high priority at Moyau. The partially more than 80 years old vines are fostered lovingly. Through strict production restrictions – only 30 hl per hectare – a high quality is been assured and Moyau will be able to establish itself as one of the leading vineyards.
M de Moyau wines are top wines, which have been created especially for the high quality gastronomy and the bon vivants’ high demand. They are typical wines of La Clape having an intensive fruit and a high finesse.
| M de Moyau 2008 blanc |
M de Moyau is a typical AOC La Clape white wine, which stands out from other southern white wines due to his types of grapes and his pleasant but distinctive character.
With its assemblage of 50 % Marsanne-Roussanne and 50 % Bourboulenc, our white wine appears in brilliant and shiny colour. Its bouquet reveals flavours of peaches, pears and citrus fruits. At the palatine the wine develops silky fruit and citrus flavours completed by the acid of the grapefruit.
Accompanies crab, fish or poultry dishes.
Serving Temperature: 12 °C
Shelf Life: up to 3 years
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
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| L' Unique 2006 blanc |
This premier AOC wine is characterized by its assemblage of 50% Bourboulenc and 50% Grenache Blanc. Just like the 2005 vintage, 2006’s Unique is only available in very limited amounts (1200 bottles), where all bottles and Magnums have their own serial number.
The grapes for this wine grew on a parcel of only 0,3 hectare and 50 % riped in new french barrels.
This wine appears in an elegant golden shine inside the glass. Its nose is characterized by the aroma of citrus fruits and the subtle scent of anis. These impressions repeat themselves at the palatine and the wine reveals finesse and mild vanilla flavors. Its final is characterized by beautiful mineral flavors.
The L’Unique blends perfectly with white fish dishes, seafood, light meat or as an stand alone aperitif.
Serving Temperature: 13 – 14 °C
Shelf Life: up to 6 years
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
| Le Rosé 2008 |
This AOC Rosé wine is characterized by its assemblage of Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre and Syrah. It appears in an intense and brilliant rosé colour when poured into the glass. Its expressive nose reveals the scents of roses and red fruits like strawberries. At the palatine the wine develops a refreshing and harmonious flavour with touches of red fruits like strawberries and raspberries.
Ideally served as an aperitif or alongside grilled meat, fish or Asian dishes.
Serving Temperature: 13 °C
Shelf Life: up to 3 years
Alcohol: 14% vol.
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| L' Aventure 2005 rouge |
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| Bronze Medaille Concours National de Vin de Pays 2007 |
L’Aventure is the first of five red wines of the year 2005 and therefore symbolic for all the efforts of our team as regards the grapevine care and the reconstruction of the cave.
A unique blend of 80% Cinsault, 11% Syrah and 9% Carignan. Inside the glass the Aventure 2005 presents itself in a brilliant, yet soft red colour. Its bouquet reveals fine nuances of blackberries, red currants and blueberries, accompanied by the spices of the heath surrounding the vineyard. The avid taste reminds of red fruits and leads to a silky, midrange finish.
Ideally served at BBQ’s, alongside sauteed fish or as an aperitif.
Serving Temperature: 15 - 16°C
Shelf Life: up to 5 years
Alcohol: 12% vol.
| L’Aventure 2007 rouge |
Just like the 2006 vintage, the 2007 L’Aventure is a true AOC La Clape wine with a brilliant and clear red colour. Its nose reveals spice flavours alongside the freshness of red fruits. Its taste is desirous and subtle at the same time with a wonderful expression supported by the aroma's of the herbs growing in the surrounding Garrigue. A fresh and light wine with an assemblage of Grenache noir and Cinsault.
Enjoy this wine at a BBQ, with sautéed fish or as an aperitif.
Serving Temperature: 15 – 16 °C
Shelf Life: up to 5 years
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
| Le petit m 2008 |
Petit m is characterized by its assemblage of 50 % Cinsault and 50 % Grenache noir and is a perfect companion for the summer, also pleasant to drink a little bit cold. Inside the glass, the petit m appears with a lacquer of madder, its nose reveals flavours of little fruits and garrigue. At the palatine the wine develops fresh and tasty flavours.
In spite of the “youth” of his grapevines, the petit m has already developed a nice structure and character. He is the ideal companion for every day and every wallet and blends perfectly with pasta and a BBQ.
Serving Temperature: 15 °C
Shelf Life: up to 3 years
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
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| Le Sauvage 2005 rouge |
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| Gold Medaille Vinalies Internationales 2007 | Silber Medaille Decanter 2007 | Silber Medaille Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2007 |
La Clape is a region protected by the UNESCO in order to preserve the wild (means “sauvage” in French) and origin character. Following the character of the landscape surrounding our vineyards, we named this vine “Sauvage”. This dark, ruby red wine of 70% Carignan, 23% Grenache Noir and 7% Syrah combines all characteristics of a premium AOC wine.
Its nose reveals nuances of dark jam, raspberries, cinnamon and blonde tobacco. At the palatine these sentiments are repeated and complemented by dark mocha nuances. This wine is characterized by a marvellous attack and a full body, combined with elegance and ductility.
Ideally served alongside lamb-loin, slightly salted lenses or BBQ.
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Shelf Life: up to 8 years
Alcohol: 13% vol.
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| Terre de Pierres 2005 rouge|
This prime AOC La Clape wine is an assemblage of 52% Carignan, 24% Grenache Noir, 18% Mourvedre and 6% Syrah.
For this vine, we cultivated the 35 year old vineyards with a lot of devotion and limited the yield to 20 hl/ha. This is certainly one reason why the “Feinschmecker” magazine (11/2008) elected Terre de Pierres as one of the ten best vines in the south of France.
The Terres de Pierres has a chary red colour with black reflections. Its complex and intense nose reveals the soft aromas of black currants, raspberries and liquorice. Its round attack with nuances of mellow black fruits is followed by silky tannins and a fruity, slightly spicy and elegant finish.
The Terres de Pierres is the ideal match for all meats, game and saucy dishes.
Serving Temperature: 18 °C
Shelf Life: up to 10 years
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
| Enfin 2006 rouge |
Our top wine Enfin of 45 % Grenache Noir, 33 % Syrah and 22 % Mourvèdre is limited to only 2'500 bottles and 150 Magnums. Its name “Enfin” (means finally in French) is a symbol for our release when we held our premium product of the previous year in our hands for the first time.
It has been matured in new barriques made from French oak. Inside the glass tt appears in a shiny pomegranate red coulour and develops a precise and subtle bouquet with touches of peache, cinnamon and blackberry, blended with the fine aroma of cocoa and coffee. These impressions repeat themselves at the palatine where they are completed by slightly spicy and peppery flavours. Enfin's long finish reveals scents of light tobacco and silky tanins.
Not without reason, he was celebrated with the “Grand Medaille d’Or” at the presentation of the “Grands Vins du Languedoc“.
Enjoy this special wine longside red meats, saucy dishes or cheese plates.
Serving Temperature: 18 °C
Shelf Life: 10 years and more
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.