Beaujolais Morgon
Morgon is the most serious and second largest Cru in the appellation Beaujolais, located on the western slopes of the Saone River. While many associate Beaujolais with light and fruity reds, those familiar with Morgon wines know that the wines from this particular region are unique, complex, and have great ageing potential. In fact, it has even led to some new wine lingo - some wine enthusiasts are using the term ‘morgonner’ (Morgon as a verb - to morgon) - meaning to develop excellent qualities with age!
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¥5,783
Morgon "Cuvée Marcel Lapierre" 2022 (ONE PER ORDER)
Mathieu Lapierre
Age this! Very old vines on Cote du Py
The unique terroir of Morgon & Côte du Py
Morgon wines are grown from any of the six prominent Morgon vineyards (called 'lieux-dits'), the most highly regardied being the Côte du Py. What makes the Morgon, and Côte du Py, terroir so unique? For one, it’s the iron-rich, aged soil comprised mostly of granite and schist, which gives the wines an earthy richness unique to this Cru. The location also provides plenty of sunlight as there are no barriers, allowing sugars to develop, as well as a cooling effect from the the Mediterranean to the south, which allow the grapes to maintain acidity. The Côte du Py sits at the highest point in Morgon atop an extinct volcano where hard, black soils produce complex, structured, age-worthy reds.
Characteristics of Morgon wines
Like the rest of Beaujolais, the main grape here Gamay, though sometimes white grapes such as Chardonnay or Aligoté are used for blending. Morgon wines have a distinctive nose of ripened stone fruit and kirsch liquor. They frequently have black fruit, floral, earthy and savory flavors and a ‘meaty’ mouthfeel which intensify with ageing. Ageing Morgon wines for 5-10 years is optimal, as this will allow these subtle qualities to intensify.
Well-known natural wine producers in Morgon include Guy Breton, Jean Foillard and Domaine Lapierre.
Well-known natural wine producers in Morgon include Guy Breton, Jean Foillard and Domaine Lapierre.