"Deep, rich, and rooted, this oak-aged Morgon has a lot to offer, but also shows fantastic balance (which is not always the case with oak-aged wines from this appellation). It has a compact tannic structure on the palate, medium-bodied, but with surprising balance thanks to its long, elegantly dry, and flavorful finish. It can be drunk now, but will be at its peak from 2026 onwards." (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, intense with notes of blackberries, black cherries, smoke, and violets
Mouth
Dense, luscious, with well-extracted tannins, beautiful intensity, concentration
Serve
At 16-17°C in a carafe if necessary
Open
1 hour before for recent vintages (less than 3 years old)
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairings
Serve with samosas, couscous, sliced chicken, roast beef, or flank steak with shallots.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
After graduating with a 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, the latter representing 11.80 hectares. Jean-Marc Burgaud is a discreet winemaker, but you only have to mention his name in the vineyard to quickly understand 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 assertion. These are some of the most delicious wines produced in the region today, and they are all the better for Burgaud's decision to abandon new oak in favor of dry wood and pursue a gentler extraction than in the past, with his semi-classical carbonic macerations lasting 7 to 15 days depending on the cuvée. And there is only one bottling of each wine, which gives a rare consistency, even for his 4.3 hectares in Beaujolais-Lantignié (one of the best values in the region, by the way).
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Since establishing his estate in 1989, Jean-Marc Burgaud has become a fixture in our guide. From his apprenticeship in Burgundy, he has retained the practice of working with single vineyard cuvées, aging that sometimes extends over two winters, and destemming adapted to the year and the wine. His winemaking always brings a velvety touch to Gamay, achieved through barrel aging (very few new barrels) adjusted according to each climate (most of which are located on different terroirs in Morgon). He also produces Régnié and Beaujolais-Villages on the granite 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 estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Deep, rich, and rooted, this oak-aged Morgon has a lot to offer, but also shows fantastic balance (which is not always the case with oak-aged wines from this appellation). It has a compact tannic structure on the palate, medium-bodied, but surprisingly balanced thanks to its long, elegantly dry, and flavorful finish. Aged in 10-year-old 350-liter barrels. It can be drunk now, but will be at its peak from 2026 onwards.
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