2021 Jean-Marc Burgaud Côte du Py Morgon

Jean-Marc Burgaud is certainly one of the 'greats' in Beaujolais. this is an idiosyncratic winemaking talent, who is also busy with a few hectares on what is considered the most beautiful terroir in Morgon, the Côte du Py. Impeccably pure wine, free from the sweetness that is often so prominent in Beaujolais. Spicy, rank, acidic with structures, immediate dark fruit and a beautiful, thirst-inducing dry aftertaste. The Côte du Py is a hill just outside the village and that is the best terroir of Morgon, perhaps of the entire Beaujolais. The soil of this wine hill is called 'sol pourri', rotten soil, it is granular slate that is highly susceptible to erosion. The Jean-Marc Burgaud Côte du Py Morgonis reductive and mineral with a match nose. Super lively and intense with high acidity. Direct and firm with real grip and intention. Linear, detailed and with firm tannins. Decant in his younger years, but give this 3-4 years and then you will enjoy it and then we are talking about a Burgundy style of the highest level at a fraction of the price of its neighbor.

For Beaujolais enthusiasts, Morgon is the most compelling of the 10 Beaujolais Crus. A wine that is "morgons" is an additional reference to a Gamay Noir that has developed Pinot Noir-like characteristics with age. Give them time, say five to twenty years, and this Morgon wine will develop so beautifully.

Morgon is located on the slopes of the Beaujolais Hills. Beaujolais is a spectacular region, just south of Burgundy, and a region known for its Gamay-Noir based wines. Beaujolais wines are almost always produced from Gamay Noir, with small amounts of white wine added to enhance the structure or flavor. And within this region of Beaujolais there are several important appellations, which determine the different quality of Beaujolais wines you can expect. One of the most controversial and unique appellations within Beaujolais is Morgon, which produces very different styles from the rest of Beaujolais. This appellation is located on the western slopes of the Saône River, which plays a major role in the different characteristics that Morgon wines often have. The wines for Morgon are considered some of the highest quality in the region and are greatly appreciated by avid wine enthusiasts.

The most important thing to note about Morgon's wines is that they belong to the styles of wines that only get better with age. These wines develop spectacular notes as they age – especially after 10 years. The region is fortunate to have heavy influences from the volcanic soil - similar to that in the Sicily region. These wines from Morgon are known for immense structure and complexity – developing into a ripe Pinot-Noir-style wine with age.