Morgon, Javernières, Beaujolais

Morgon, Javernières, Louis Claude Desvignes, Beaujolais does not required introduction. the cuvée Impénitents from the Desvignes family is certanily one of the wines from Beaujolais. This concentrated Beaujolais well-known for its potential for aging.

The cuveé Impénitents 2018 is magnificent., with aromas of red fruit, pepper, floral notes with hints of peach. well structured tannins, balanced acidity.

Morgon is situated in Mont du Puy, it is the one of the most characteristic region regarding its soils and the wines generated from the Gamay grapes grown.

Morgon is second largest of the Crus of Beaujolais. The continental climate and the hills protection from strong winds, benefit the grapes to ripe fully and develop complex and  concentrated, rich fruit aromas.

Morgon wines are deeper and denser comparing from wines from other Beaujolais appellations.

Morgon, Javernières, Louis Claude Desvignes has an earthy, floral, cherry and blackberry notes, with  velvety and fleshy texture. This wines will develop rich, savoury characters with age.

Morgon wines are only produced in 6 very well-known lieux-dits in the Beaujolais region: Les Charmes, La Côte du Py, les Micouds, les Grands Cras, Corcelette and Douby.

Margon is predominantly planted with  Gamey varietal,  the majority of the vineyards are planted on the south and east facing hillsides on the banks of  Saone river.

The aspect of the vineyards are very important as it maximize sun exposure which ensure the grapes ripe fully and develop complex flavours.

Grapes are hand-picked and fermented with natural yeasts in a cold semi-carbonic maceration in line  Beaujolais traditions. low intervention, low sulphur practise are used throughout the wine making process.

This wine would be a perfect accompaniment for a strong flavoured food. such  beef ribs or grilled poultry meat , Camembert, Brie  and Munster.

This Morgon wines would benefit with at least 5 to 10 years to bring out it best.