Why it matters
The producer
Château Haut-Moulin is a fourth generation family property directed by Christophe Chapron since 1992. The estate holds organic agriculture certification. Its wines are accessible and fruit forward, with complexity and minerality from ageing.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
The estate sits in northern Blaye on the Gironde estuary. Château Haut-Moulin Vieilles Vignes carries the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, the geographic designation printed on the bottle.
Wines to know
The range in view
Château Haut-Moulin Vieilles Vignes is the named red bottling. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The name places the wine in the estate's old vine range, while Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux identifies its appellation.