Parker about Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2005
The second most well-known estate of perfectionist proprietor Alain Vauthier (the best-known is Ausone), the inky/purple-tinged 2005 Moulin-St.-Georges offers sumptuously sweet aromas of candied cassis, crushed rocks, flowers, and incense. Intense, full-bodied, and deep, with fabulous purity, texture, and freshness as well as a 40+ second finish, this may be the finest Moulin-St.-Georges Vauthier has yet produced.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint-Émilion |
Rebsorten | Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Moulin Saint-Georges, Moulin Biguey, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010–2040 |
Parker Punkte | 91-93 |
Jahrgang | 2005 |
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Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2005

The 2005 Château Moulin Saint-Georges is an outstanding Bordeaux from the Saint-Émilion appellation, perfectly embodying the excellence of this exceptional vintage. The 2005 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest of recent decades, renowned for its perfect ripeness, concentration, and exceptional balance.
The wine displays a deep, dense ruby red with youthful highlights. The bouquet is rich and complex, dominated by intense aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackcurrants, blackberries, and ripe plums. These fruity notes are accompanied by an elegant spice, including hints of cedarwood, tobacco, and vanilla, which come from aging in French oak barrels. Hints of mocha, truffle, and a subtle mineral note add additional depth and refinement to the wine.
On the palate, the 2005 Château Moulin Saint-Georges is powerful and concentrated, with impressive structure and silky tannins that lend the wine remarkable texture and finesse. The fruit is lush and harmonious, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and perfect balance. Complex notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a fine minerality unfold over time, further deepening the flavor profile.
The finish is long, intense, and persistent, characterized by a harmonious aftertaste of ripe fruit and spicy wood notes that elegantly bring the wine to a close. The Château Moulin Saint-Georges 2005 is already an impressive pleasure, but also has the potential to evolve and develop additional nuances over many years.
This wine pairs perfectly with fine meat dishes such as rack of lamb, entrecôte, or game. It offers a complex, balanced, and profound drinking experience that impressively expresses the excellence and aging potential of the 2005 vintage.