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Morgon
Morgon
The second largest Cru after Brouilly, the Morgon appellation lies within the commune of Villié-Morgon and covers quite a large area. Classic Morgon is highly individual in nature, and arguably quite different to the other Crus, often high in alcohol, with wild cherry, kirsch, apricot and gooseberry flavours and a sensational bouquet. The soil is primarily granitic, but one particular feature here is the famed
roche pourrie
- or "rotted rock" - a layer of disintegrating underlying schistous rock, containing iron oxide and trace elements including of particular significance managanese, which help to contribute to the particular characteristics of Morgon wines. The sector between the villages of Villié-Morgon and Bas-Morgon contains the famed Mont-du-Py, from where come the very best Morgon wines. These have such an individual bouquet that the French have invented a word to describe it -
morgonner.
Morgon is not a wine to be drunk young; in the first year after the vintage, the bouquet will not have developed as much as with some of the other Crus, and the wines can seem to lack the initial fruitiness so characteristic of Beaujolais, and remain rather closed, but after a year or two in bottle the real nature of Morgon shows itself - rich, fleshy wines, generously structured and with that fantastic bouquet. Morgon ages particularly well, some wines showing fine exotic flavours at five years, with the capacity to age for ten. The best wines come from the six
climats
of Côte du Py, Corcelette, Les Charmes, Les Micouds, Douby, and Les Grands Cras - however some of the wines made come from a combination of these sites. Drink with a fine
coq au vin
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Morgon 2005
Domaine Fernand Gravallon & Cédric Lathuilière
Ref: 330072
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This Morgon from Fernand Gravallon is a dark red/purple, with aromas of violets and minerals, mirrored on the palate, which has good body. Excellent ageing potential, and good with food. Very drinkable now, with a year or so in bottle, but may be cellared for some years to come. Most vines in the vineyards where this originates are over 45 years old. Excellent with cheeses and game. Drink around 14-15 deg. C.
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morgan
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Morgon 2006
Les Aiguais
Domaine du Point du Jour
Jocelyne Depardon
Ref: 330071
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A big gutsy fruit-packed Morgon from Jocelyne Depardon - deep granite red, with minerals and cooked red fruit on the nose, and a palate dominated by jammy cooked red and black fruit, this has excellent body, smooth tannins, and very good length. Will keep several years. More of a food wine.
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morgan
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Morgon 2003
Cuvée Vielles Vignes
Domaine Fernand Gravallon & Cédric Lathuilière
Ref: 330001
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TN in preparation
Available October
morgan
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Morgon 2005
Cuvée Vielles Vignes
Domaine Fernand Gravallon & Cédric Lathuilière
Ref: 330084
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TN in preparation
Available October
morgan
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Morgon 2004
Côte du Py
Jean Marc Burgaud
Ref: 330015
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This is a huge wine, one which is still very young, and ideal for laying down. Powerful, dark, and quite mineral in character, this is typical Morgon Côte du Py. It is still somewhat reserved in its youth, but there are tantalising glimpses of what is to come - restrained aromas of cherry and kirsch, and an already powerful mouth-filling flavour. There is loads of fruit, ample tannins, and typical Côte du Py minerals, resulting from the disintegrating blue schistous soils found on the Côte du Py.
The average age of the vines is 50 years, and maceration lasts 15 days for maximum colour extraction, following which the wine is aged in oak and then bottled in the late spring following the harvest.
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morgan
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Morgon 2005
Côte du Py
Domaine Fernand Gravallon & Cédric Lathuilière
Ref: 330077
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This wine is possibly Fernand Gravallon's finest achievement to date; made in only small quantities, we have only a tiny allocation. A deep ruby red, with a powerful vinous earthy and gamey nose. On the palate it is velvety, smooth, and of immense concentration. The finish goes on forever, with dry, soft tannins, and powerful gamey flavours tinged with smoke. Wonderful stuff, enjoy it with full-flavoured food - game or red meats in rich sauces.
Available now, limited stock.
morgan
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£14.95
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