“The 2023 Morgon Côte du Py comes from several plots of granitic and schist soils with many century-old vines. It offers a wonderful, highly complex bouquet with exquisite definition: crushed stone filters through the dark fruit, accompanied by notes of ash and subtle mineral aromas. The savory and lively palate features subtle tannins, a hint of acidity, and a touch of crushed black pepper leading into the long finish.” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
With a delicate and very elegant floral character
Palate
Soft and very pure, with dense, powerful tannins and a very clean finish
Serve
At 13-15°C
Open
Let recent vintages breathe in advance
Drink before
2033
Guard
Ages 8–10
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with small game birds, cheeses, lamb...
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 very fortunate to have so many leading estates among its ranks. 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 occasional animal notes that mar certain vintages, 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
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
Rated Winery (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)
About the estate:
Jean Foillard is one of the leading names in the Beaujolais region. 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 beginning 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 a 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 carry on his father’s legacy while infusing it with his own sensibility. There is a noticeable progression in the most recent vintages tasted, which suggests the potential for a second star.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Morgon Côte du Py comes from several plots of granitic and schist soils with many century-old vines. It offers a wonderful, highly complex bouquet with exquisite definition: crushed stone filters through the black fruit, accompanied by notes of ash and subtle mineral aromas. The savory and lively palate features subtle tannins, a hint of acidity, and a touch of crushed black pepper leading into the long finish. It’s one of the best Morgons you can buy… but that’s nothing new.