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Domaine Jean Foillard - Morgon 2014

Morgon|Red wine

3.9/5 (43 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

(2013 Vintage Notes)

Gamay lovers are sure to delight their taste buds when they discover Jean Foillard’s wines. This true enthusiast has raised the quality of each of his vintages to new heights, always demonstrating perfect control over the fruit. And it is the fruit’s easy-drinking character that best defines this Morgon, made from the estate’s youngest vines. A little treat with lovely freshness that’s ready to enjoy right now!

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Estate

Domaine Jean Foillard

Vintage

2014

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay

Terroirs

rich in iron oxide and interspersed with veins of manganese, shale, and very ancient igneous rocks known as “rotten rock”

Viticulture

in accordance with organic farming principles for the past 25 years (no certification)

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Making

Traditional Beaujolais method, whole clusters, cold carbonic maceration

Livestock Farming

in tanks over a period of 4 to 5 months

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

a beautiful deep garnet color

Nose

reveals characteristic mineral notes, hints of kirsch, and ripe fruit

Palate

Full-bodied and fresh, a robust and full-flavored wine, yet elegant

Serve

at 13-15°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a leg of lamb, small game birds, cheeses...

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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 both the vineyards and the cellar is admirable, one cannot help but mention the slight animal notes that mar some of their cuvées, sometimes causing them to lose all the character of their terroir. This is a frustrating observation, as the structure of the wines clearly reveals their exceptional quality.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (2013 vintage) (A wonderful wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / 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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

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 acquiring 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.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 43 reviews