DomaineJeanFoillard,Morgon“CôteduPy”,2023

Intense, Pure & Perfectly Balanced “Côte du Py” by Top Producer

This Morgon has an impressive dark rubis robe, its nose shows fresh red berries, cinnamon and smoke. On the palate, crunchy red berries mingle with fleshy cherries, marzipan and herbal hints. The acidity balances the wine perfectly. The intensity and purity are reminiscent of a great Burgundy.

• 100% Gamay
• Aged 9 months in French oak

Cellaring: Drink now to 2028Food Pairing: Its structured tannins and dark, earthy flavours make it a perfect match for roasted game and pork, as well as mushroom-based dishes. For cheese, go for nutty, semi-firm styles like Gruyère, Gouda or Comté | ?️ Serve between 15-18°C

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Jean Foillard’s estate comprises of 11 ha, including 5 ha in the fabled Côte de Py climat. A vigneron like Jean Foillard doesn’t come around too often. Jean Foillard and his wife Agnès started their small domain in Morgon in the 1980’s. The vines are grown organically. There are no pumps to move the wines at any stage in the production Every move of the wine in the cellar, from racking to bottling, is done by gravity. The hand-harvested grapes are fermented using natural yeasts only.

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