Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay Noir
Gamay Noir100%
Drinking Window 5 to 6 years
Classification Appellation d'Origine Protégée (Morgon)
Region Morgon
Soil Decomposed granitic shist
Sites France / Bourgogne / Beaujolais, climate "Les Charmes"
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 13-14°C · 55-57°F
Production Details Traditional and semi carbonic maceration. Through its rich and powerful character, Morgon fully expresses the terroir of its origin, consisting of decomposed rocks. The climate "Les Charmes" where this wine is produced is one of the most famous of the appellation. These vineyards belong to the Ferraud family since 1942.
Tasting Notes
Nose: stone fruits, apricot, peach, cherry, plum
Palate: ripe fruits, pits, kirsch, robust, powerful, rich, fleshy
Food Pairing meat in sauce, prime rib of beef
Critics Ratings James Suckling: 90/100 (2024)
James Suckling90/100 (2024)
International Wine ChallengeCommended (2024)
Producer Information
Website
Address
31 Rue Maréchal Foch, 69220 Belleville-en-Beaujolais, France
Phone
+33 (0)4 74 06 47 60
Email
Owner
Yves-Dominique Ferraud