“The 2024 Morgon Les Impénitents comes from the very old vines at Javernières, planted in 1912 and 1914—the first to be planted after the phylloxera epidemic. The nose has a slight hint of reduction, but it seems beautifully defined and balanced, with aromas of sea caves mingling with red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, very elegant, and quite mineral, with fine tannins. Like some other Desvignes cuvées, the hint of graphite gives it a Médoc-like character. Very refined.” (Vinous 2025) Pure class!
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Nose
It opens on the nose with notes of very ripe red berries, displaying great finesse
Palate
Smooth and rich, with lovely tannins and a round mouthfeel, this is a delicate, well-integrated wine with excellent aging potential for those willing to wait…
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour in advance if tasting in 2023 or 2024
Drink before
2034+
Food and wine pairings
Serve with roasted guinea fowl with sage and orange, grilled marrow bones, or beef cheek...
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, 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 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 tailored to each 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 Les Impénitents comes from the very old vines in Javernières, planted in 1912 and 1914—the first to be planted after the phylloxera epidemic. The nose has a slight hint of reduction, but it seems beautifully defined and balanced, with aromas of sea caves mingling with red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, very elegant, and quite mineral, with fine tannins. Like some other Desvignes cuvées, the hint of graphite gives it a Médoc-like character. Very refined.
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