2018 M de Moulin Riche Saint-Julien, Château Moulin Riche

• Style: Structured, food-friendly Bordeaux blend
• Taste: Savoury red plums, blackcurrant, cedar, bright acidity
• Food: Roast beef, braised lamb, aged cheese, game
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, dinner party
• Serve: Decant; 14% ABV, drink now or age 5–8 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A wine built for the table rather than the shelf. Savoury red plums and blackcurrant arrive first, followed by a whisper of cedar wood, all underpinned by brisk acidity and firm yet polished tannins. The 2018 vintage brought concentrated berries and ripe tannins to the region after a dramatic summer recovery; you taste that ripeness here without over-extraction. The finish is clean and bright, inviting you back to the glass and forward to dinner.

The Winery — Château Moulin Riche

The Cuvelier family has stewarded this estate since 1920, developing vineyards on one of the finest gravel rises in the Médoc. M de Moulin Riche is the second wine of Château Moulin Riche, created for earlier drinking while retaining genuine character. The 2018 blend is 69% Petit Verdot—a grape that thrives on Saint-Julien's gravel soils, lending this wine its savoury spine and ageing potential—with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot softening the edges. Eighteen months in French oak (20% new) and sustainable vineyard practices ensure the fruit retains its varietal truth and sense of place, never buried under oak or chemical manipulation.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Decant this Saint-Julien before serving with grilled or roasted beef, braised lamb, aged cheddar or Gouda—anything with richness that can stand up to the tannin structure. At 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.75, it balances backbone with no heaviness, precisely calibrated for Sunday lunch, date night, or any dinner where food and wine must speak to each other. The 2018 drinks beautifully now yet has the structure to age 5–8 years. If you're building a France collection around the finest regions, this sits as one of the finest values we've found in the appellation. Explore our Petit Verdot offerings or browse our broader Bordeaux range to discover what else the Left Bank has to offer.