"The 2024 Morgon Aux Pierres Javernières comes from vines planted in 1931. It has a very distinct nose, with more red fruit than the classic Javernières, complemented by a hint of oyster shells—a characteristic I really appreciate. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious and elegant, with a subtle hint of acidity and a touch of tart cherry on the finish. The tongue tingles long after the wine has faded. Excellent.” (Vinous 2025) A true work of art!
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Nose
Expressive, with delicious notes of red and black berries, wild blueberries, blackberries, orange peel, bay leaf, warm spices, and loamy earth
Palate
Deep and multidimensional, layered and velvety, with incredible intensity; a magical wine with an almost briny balance and a long, resonant finish
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
30 minutes to 1 hour in advance for recent vintages (less than 3 years old)
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with roast guinea fowl with sage and orange, capon stuffed with dried fruit, quail stuffed with morels, suckling pig...
Bettane & Desseauve
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, shines as a beacon over Morgon and 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 the worthy successors to a tradition of excellence. The latest vintages, blending finesse and richness, are always 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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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 structure 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91-93/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The 2024 Morgon Aux Pierres Javernières comes from vines planted in 1931. It has a very distinct nose, with more red fruit than the classic Javernières, complemented by a hint of oyster shells—a characteristic I particularly enjoy. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, very harmonious and elegant, with a subtle hint of acidity and a touch of tart cherry on the finish. The tongue tingles long after the wine has been swallowed. Excellent.
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