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Domaine Jean Foillard - Morgon Cuvée Côte du Py Red 2022 (Magnum)

Domaine Jean Foillard - Morgon Cuvée Côte du Py rouge 2022 (Magnum)

93/100

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(2021 Vintage Notes)
Gamay
elegant
game

"The Côte du Py in all its glory!"

Made using the "Beaujolais" method, this Morgon Côte du Py opens with a very floral bouquet and gives the impression of the terroir, with the warm stones right nearby. A red wine that captivates with its depth and purity on the palate. Please note: limited quantities available. Also available in magnum size for your special gatherings! Please note : limited quantities available.

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Estate

Domaine Jean Foillard

Vintage

Cuvée Côte du Py (Magnum)

Vintage

2022

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

Soils composed of weathered granitic schist and manganese, in the southern part of the appellation

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 without SO₂, approximately 4 weeks

Livestock farming

Aged in oak barrels (no new oak) for 6 to 9 months, no SO₂

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep garnet color

Nose

With a delicate and very elegant floral note

Palate

Delicate and very pure, with dense, powerful tannins and a very clean finish

Serve

At 13-15°C

Open

Let recent vintages breathe beforehand

Drink before

2032

Guard

8–10 years old

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with small game birds, cheese, lamb...

More information at Domaine Jean Foillard

More information at Morgon

Bettane & Desseauve

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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.

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