Facing south-southeast on granite soils, this cuvée—aged in oak barrels for about 8 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 serious cuvée with a rare floral elegance that blends precision and fruit. Please note: limited quantities available.
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Nose
A bouquet of fresh fruit with a hint of minerality
Palate
Well-balanced. Tight structure with a focus on the fruit.
Serve
At 16°C
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a beef steak with pepper sauce, veal sautéed with morel mushrooms, or a well-aged soft cheese...
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 93/100 (2019 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 15.5/20 (2019 vintage) (Good wine)
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.
Vinous
Wine rated 94/100 (2019 vintage)
Customer rating
4.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. JULIEN D. Posted on 10/03/2025
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Review by Mr. ROMAIN G. Published on 11/11/2023
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Review by Mr. FABRICE T. Published on 11/09/2023
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Review by Mr. VINCENT A. Posted on 11/26/2022
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