Tasting Notes
The Côte du Py is Morgon's most famous parcel: a volcanic hill of decomposed syenite (blue stone, or "roche bleue") that gives the wines grown on its slopes a depth, grip and ageing capacity that distinguishes them from the rest of the appellation. This is the wine Gamay drinkers point to when making the case for Beaujolais as a serious ageing proposition. From the estate's biodynamic plots on the Py, vinified in the natural Beaujolais carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration tradition: whole bunches, indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention. The 2021 is a composed, mineral vintage. Deep ruby; dark cherry, pomegranate, volcanic mineral, dried flowers and a characteristic iron note; structured and tannic by Beaujolais standards, with the Py's signature long, stony finish. Good with charcuterie, roasted meats, duck and Époisses.
Details:
- Grape variety: Gamay (100%), volcanic syenite soils, Côte du Py, Morgon AOC, Beaujolais; biodynamic farming; established producer already in the winemakers list
- Vinification: Whole-bunch carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration; indigenous yeasts; minimal intervention; unfined and unfiltered
- Aging: In used barrique or concrete on lees
- Organoleptic description: Deep ruby; dark cherry, pomegranate, volcanic mineral, dried flowers, iron note; structured and tannic, long stony finish
- Food pairing: Charcuterie, roasted meats, duck, Époisses
