Moulin-à-Vent is east facing, looking over the valley of the Saône. The appellation contains the finest slopes of Romanèche-Thorins and Chénas, and enjoys maximum exposure to the sun, which helps produce wine of excellent maturity. The average altitude in the estate is 250m. The appellation is considered to be one of the very best of the region, with terroirs that are able to bring out all the finest qualities of the Gamay grape.