Jean Foillard - Morgon Charmes Eponym 2017

Morgon|Red wine

4.3/5 (16 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

(2016 Vintage Notes)

With a south-southeast exposure on granite soils, this cuvée—aged in oak barrels for about eight months—reveals a pure, deep, and elegant Gamay. The structure is deep and focused on the fruit, with a hint of minerality on the finish. A Morgon brimming with "charm"!

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Estate

Domaine Jean Foillard

Vintage

Charmes Eponym

Vintage

2017

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Granitic, well-drained, nutrient-poor soils with veins of manganese schist, at altitudes between 300 and 450 meters

Viticulture

In accordance with organic farming principles for the past 25 years (uncertified)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Traditional Beaujolais method, whole clusters, cold carbonic maceration for about 4 weeks

Livestock farming

Aged in oak barrels for 6 to 8 months (no new oak), no SO₂

Nose

A bouquet of fresh fruit with a mineral note

Palate

Well-balanced. Tight structure with a focus on the fruit.

Serve

At 16°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a beef steak with pepper sauce, veal sautéed with morels, or a well-aged soft cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The Morgon appellation is indeed fortunate to be home to so many leading estates. Jean and Agnès Foillard offer a particularly fruity and fresh expression of the wine. The Fleurie and the 3.14 cuvée are always released slightly later than the Morgons. While their approach to work in the vineyards and the cellar is admirable, one cannot help but mention the slight animal notes that plague certain cuvées, sometimes causing them to lose all the character of their origin. This is a frustrating observation, as the structure of the wines clearly reveals their exceptional quality.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated 93/100 (2016 vintage) (An outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Jean Foillard is one of the key figures in the Beaujolais wine scene. A series of setbacks had led to his removal from the Green Guide; it was only natural to reinstate him. Known for his “natural” style, Jean cut his teeth at the family estate starting in 1981. With a steady hand, he has maintained a free-spirited yet disciplined style, resulting in wines that are consistently excellent and deeply complex. Organic viticulture, sulfur-free winemaking, whole-cluster harvesting, and barrel aging are not the only keys to success, of course. For producing these “free-spirited” yet precise wines, meticulous monitoring under the microscope is one of the fundamental factors. Jean Foillard is gently passing the torch to his son, Alex. After traveling the world and taking over a few hectares of vineyards in his own name, Alex is gradually taking the reins with the determination to continue his father’s work, while infusing it with his own sensibility. There is a noticeable progression in the latest vintages tasted, which suggests the potential for a second star.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 16 reviews