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Louis-Claude Desvignes - Morgon Côte du Py Javernières 2008

Morgon|Red wine

4.1/5 (16 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“Red fruit on the nose, accented with hints of pepper. The tannins are a bit harsh, but it’s pleasant and best enjoyed young; however, the peppery character of the vintage is quite noticeable. Its terroir saves it somewhat, with an elegance that returns on the finish.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France) A great Morgon, ready to drink!

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Estate

Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes

Vintage

Javernières

Vintage

2008

Designation

Morgon

Region

Beaujolais

Grape varieties

100% Gamay

Regions

At the foot of Py Hill, deep clay soils rich in iron oxide, facing southeast

Viticulture

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

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

traditional, 95% destemmed and aged in cement tanks

Livestock farming

17 months in the tank

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

rich, deep color

Nose

elegant, with a lovely fruitiness that whets the appetite

Palate

rich and full-bodied, with beautiful tannins and a lovely texture, and a long, powerful finish

Serve

at 13-15°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2017

Food and wine pairings

Serve with chicken roasted in coarse salt, veal blanquette, or osso buco...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

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

About the wine:

Red fruit on the nose, accented with hints of pepper. The tannins are a bit harsh, which is pleasant—best enjoyed young—but the peppery character of the vintage is quite noticeable. Its terroir saves it somewhat, with an elegance that returns on the finish.

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, known for their rigor and attention to detail, are the worthy successors to a tradition of excellence. The latest vintages, combining finesse and richness, are always elegant.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2011 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

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

About the wine:

The 2008 Javernières is more intense and concentrated, but the structure remains just as tight and refined.

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 substance according to the vintage, and aging potential—all stemming from meticulous viticulture, sensitive winemaking free from dogma, and refined, wood-free aging. The third star has been pinned to the estate’s lapel for several years now, and given the consistency and coherence of the range, we suspect it will remain there for many years to come.

Vinous

Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 16 reviews