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Louis-Claude Desvignes - Morgon Côte du Py Javernières Les Impénitents 2016

Morgon|Red wine

4.4/5 (9 customers)

19,5/20

RVF

18/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2015 Vintage Notes)

The Javernières Les Impénitents reveals a nose of very ripe berries, with great finesse. On the palate, this Morgon is supple and rich, supported by a beautiful tannic structure. A superb wine to celller for the most patient among you...

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Estate

Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes

Vintage

Cuvée Javernières Les Impénitents

Vintage

2016

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay

Regions

deep, clayey soils, saturated with iron oxide, at the foot of Py Hill

Viticulture

Plowed soil, no herbicides, use of products certified for organic farming since 2005

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Traditional method—95% whole clusters. Fermentation for 13 days

Livestock Farming

10 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Nose

with notes of very ripe red berries; great finesse

Palate

smooth and rich, with lovely tannins

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2025

Production

3,982 bottles, 206 magnums

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with chicken rubbed with coarse salt, veal blanquette, osso buco...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2018 guide) 18/20 (2015 vintage) (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

This iconic Beaujolais estate, renowned for both its history and its reputation, is a shining star in Morgon and throughout the Beaujolais region. The vineyard spans 13 hectares, five of which are located on the Côte de Py. At the helm of the estate, Claude-Emmanuelle and her brother Louis-Benoît—renowned for their rigor and attention to detail—are worthy successors to a tradition of excellence. The most recent vintages, blending finesse with richness, are consistently elegant.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

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

Wine rated (2018 guide) 19.5/20 (2015 vintage) (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)

About the estate:

Anyone who has tasted a wine from the Desvignes siblings—Claude-Emmanuelle and Louis-Benoît—has experienced a special emotion. Here, the pursuit of aesthetic excellence focuses on the subtle expression of specific vineyard sites (primarily in Morgon), the right balance of texture tailored to each vintage, and the wine’s aging potential—all stemming from meticulous viticulture, sensitive winemaking free from dogma, and refined, wood-free aging. The estate has been adorned with its third star for several years now, and given the consistency and coherence of its lineup, we suspect it will remain there for many years to come.

Vinous

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 9 reviews