“Deep, rich, and earthy, this oak-aged Morgon has a lot to offer, yet it also displays fantastic balance (which isn’t always the case with oak-aged wines from this appellation). It has a compact tannic structure on the palate and is medium-bodied, but it achieves a surprising balance thanks to its long, elegantly dry, and flavorful finish. It can be enjoyed now, but will reach its peak starting in 2026.” (James Suckling 2025) This cuvée owes its name to the famous British secret agent and offers the quintessence of Gamay when crafted as a great terroir wine.
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Eye
Bright, deep color
Nose
Complex and intense, with notes of blackberries, black cherries, smoke, and violets
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins, beautiful intensity, and concentration
Serve
Serve at 16–17°C, decanted if necessary
Open
1 hour before serving for recent vintages (less than 3 years old)
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with samosas, couscous, sliced chicken, roast beef, or flank steak with shallots
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
After earning his degree in viticulture and oenology, Jean-Marc Burgaud settled in Morgon on the Côte de Py in 1989. Today he owns 17 hectares across four appellations: Beaujolais-Villages red and white, Régnié, and Morgon, with the latter accounting for 11.80 hectares. Jean-Marc Burgaud is a discreet winemaker, but one need only mention his name in the vineyards to quickly realize that his reputation precedes him.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
For several years running, I have observed that Jean-Marc Burgaud is a winemaker at the top of his game, and the success with which he has risen to the challenges of the 2021 vintage is further proof of this. These are some of the most delicious wines produced in the region today, and they are all the better for the fact that Burgaud has abandoned new oak in favor of dry wood and is pursuing a gentler extraction than in the past, with his semi-classical method—carbonic macerations lasting 7 to 15 days depending on the cuvée. And there is only a single bottling of each wine, which results in a rare consistency, even across his 4.3 hectares in Beaujolais-Lantignié (one of the region’s best values, by the way).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Since founding his estate in 1989, Jean-Marc Burgaud has become a staple in our guide. From his Burgundian apprenticeship, he has adopted the practice of producing single-vineyard cuvées, aging that sometimes extends over two winters, and destemming tailored to the vintage and the wine. His winemaking always lends a velvety character to the Gamay, shaped by barrel aging (very little new oak) tailored to each vineyard (the majority of which are located on various terroirs in Morgon). He also produces Régnié and Beaujolais-Villages on the granitic soils of Lantignié. The style has opened up over time, without losing sight of the expression of the terroir.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Deep, rich, and earthy, this oak-aged Morgon has a lot to offer, yet it also displays fantastic balance (which isn’t always the case with oak-aged wines from this appellation). It has a compact tannic structure on the palate and is medium-bodied, but it achieves a surprising balance thanks to its long, elegantly dry, and flavorful finish. Aged in 10-year-old 350-liter barrels. It can be enjoyed now, but will reach its peak starting in 2026.
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