"Named after an alchemical furnace, the unique 2015 Morgon Athanor shares the same origins as the estate’s 3.14 cuvée, but it was so unusually ripe—reaching a full 15.4% alcohol—that the Foillard family felt it deserved a different name. Offering a deep bouquet of cherries, wild plums, dark chocolate, and fruit compote, it is full-bodied, rich, and powerful, with a broad, muscular framework of powdery tannins, a generous core of fruit, and a long finish. Although it is certainly not light, it is perfectly balanced on the palate despite its extreme style. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.” (Wine Advocate 2019 - William Kelley) An exceptional, sun-drenched Morgon!
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Eye
Dark
Nose
A deep, rich bouquet of cherries, wild plums, dark chocolate, and fruit compote
Palate
Full-bodied, rich, and powerful. An exceptional cuvée born of a very hot and dry vintage in which the sun worked its magic on the grapes, much like the Athanor does on stone.
Serve
At 14–16 °C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2030
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with red meats and dishes served in sauce, such as osso buco and spicy fajitas
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The Morgon appellation is indeed fortunate to boast 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 the approach to work in the vineyards and the cellar is admirable, one cannot help but mention the few animal notes that plague certain vintages, sometimes causing them to lose all the potential of their origin. This is a frustrating observation, as the structure of the wines produced clearly reveals their very high quality.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Named after an alchemical furnace, the unique 2015 Morgon Athanor shares the same origins as the estate’s 3.14 cuvée, but it was so unusually ripe—reaching a full 15.4% alcohol—that the Foillard family felt it deserved a different name. Offering a deep bouquet of cherries, wild plums, dark chocolate, and fruit compote, it is full-bodied, rich, and powerful, with a broad, muscular framework of powdery tannins, a generous core of fruit, and a long finish. Although it is certainly not light, it is perfectly balanced on the palate despite its extreme style. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.
About the estate:
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 you taste 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 gradually 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
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Published on June 7, 2020
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Review by Ms. NADEGE P. Published on July 2, 2020
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