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Morgon

Morgon
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  • Cellaring

    Optimal consumption: 2 to 8 years

    Ageing potential: 10 years

  • Tasting temperature

    15°C (57°F)

Grape variety

Gamay

Vineyard

Producing commune: Villié-Morgon.

Site: at the heart of Beaujolais, between Régnié and Chiroubles.

History & tradition: the term « morgon » means « decayed soil », the schist falls in pieces.

Soil: made up of broken up schist and thin sheets of mica, giving the wine its character and longevity.

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Tasting

by Véronique Boss-Drouhin

Good structure, recalling the profile of some of the great wines of the Côte d'Or. Deep garnet colour; powerful aromas of cherry and will berries. Fleshy on the palate. A lot of character.

Vintage

Very deep red colour with notes of ripe black fruit and spices. Very supple vintage. It has been one of the greatest years since 2003. 2009 holds the promise of the great vintages ending in 9 and vintages like 2005, 1978, 1961…

Vintage review

Winemaking

Supply: this wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners according to rigorous specifications.

Harvest: grapes harvested by hands. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded in the vineyard and at the winery.

Vinification: traditional for Beaujolais, semi-carbonic maceration, full bunches of grapes. The maceration lasts 4 to 10 days.

Ageing: in stainless-steel vats for a period of 10 to 12 months.