Named after an alchemical furnace, the unique Morgon Athanor 2015 has the same origins as the estate's 3.14 cuvée, but it was so atypically ripe—reaching a full 15.4% alcohol—that the Foillard family felt it should have 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 frame of powdery tannins, a generous core of fruit, and a long finish. While certainly not light, the tasting is perfect despite its extreme style. It will be interesting to see how it evolves." (Wine Advocate 2019 - William Kelley) An exceptional, sun-kissed Morgon!
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Eye
Dark
Nose
Deep, smoldering bouquet of cherries, wild plums, dark chocolate, and fruit compote
Mouth
Full-bodied, rich, and powerful. An exceptional cuvée born from a very hot and dry vintage where the sun acted on the grapes, much like Athanor 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, dishes in sauce such as osso bucco, spicy fajitas
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The Morgon appellation is fortunate to have so many leading estates within its ranks. Jean and Agnès Foillard offer a particularly fruity and fresh expression. The Fleurie and the 3.14 cuvée are always released a little later than the Morgons. While the work in the vineyards and in the cellar is admirable in its approach, one cannot help but mention the slight animal notes that some cuvées suffer from, sometimes losing all the capital of their origin. This is frustrating because one can clearly sense the very high quality in the structure of the wines produced.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2019 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Named after an alchemical furnace, the unique Morgon Athanor 2015 has the same origins as the estate's 3.14 cuvée, but it was so atypically ripe—reaching a full 15.4% alcohol—that the Foillard family felt it should have 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 frame of powdery tannins, a generous core of fruit, and a long finish. While certainly not light, the tasting is perfect 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 good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Jean Foillard is one of the leading names in the Beaujolais region. A series of misfortunes led to his removal from the Guide Vert, so it was only natural to reinstate him. Known for his "natural" style, Jean cut his teeth at the family estate in 1981. With a steady hand, he has maintained a free style, but without deviation, resulting in very consistent and very deep wines. Organic viticulture, sulfur-free vinification, whole harvest and barrel aging are not the only keys to success, of course. Because to produce these "free" but precise wines, meticulous monitoring under the microscope is one of the fundamental parameters. Jean Foillard is gently passing the baton to his son, Alex. After traveling the world and taking over a few hectares of vines in his own name, Alex is gradually taking over the reins with the desire to continue his father's work, while infusing it with his own sensibility. There has been a noticeable improvement in the latest vintages tasted, which leads us to consider a second star.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. SYLVAIN L. Published on 06/07/2020
Wine from a wine merchant, not a producer as stated in the advertisement.
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Review and opinion by Ms. NADEGE P. Published on 07/02/2020
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