($27):  Godard just acquired a vineyard in Moulin-à-Vent, expanding her holdings to about 16 acres in total.  Au Michelon, located in the northern part of Moulin-à-Vent, has dark stones and dark sandy soil, according to Godard, which she says gives the wine a combination of power and elegance.  No doubt about its character.  The wine is more floral and suppler than her wines from Morgon with a suave tannic structure, imparting a velvet-like texture.  Long and graceful, the dark fruit and mineral aspect shine.  People who look down their noses at Beaujolais will get an education from Mee Godard’s wines. 
95 Michael Apstein Dec 4, 2018