Morgon
Appellation VillageGrape Variety :
Gamay.Vineyard
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.
Viticulture
Density: 9 000 vines/ha, to check the strength of the varietal.Pruning: Gobelet method (Goblet pruning), very short, to control yield.
Vinification
Harvesting: by hand.Method: traditional for Beaujolais; semi-carbonic maceration, full bunches of grapes.
Maceration: 4 to 10 days.
Ageing: stainless steel vat.
Tasting note 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
The wines show a nice deep colour as well as a solid tannic structure . The bouquet is also intense with notes of ripe red fruits.
It is a great vintage.
Serving
Temperature: 15°C (57°F).Cellaring: 2 to 6 years.