Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes - Morgon - Les Impenitents

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Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes - Morgon - Les Impenitents - 2019 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes - Morgon - Les Impenitents

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Red
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Grapes
ABV
13.5%
Serving
16° - 18° C
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BeefLambGame BirdsGrilled MeatsHard Cheeses

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Morgon

Morgon

Morgon is one of the ten crus of Beaujolais, located in the Rhône department of eastern France. The appellation covers approximately 1,100 hectares across the communes of Villié-Morgon and Morgon, situated on the slopes of Mont du Py....

Morgon is one of the ten crus of Beaujolais, located in the Rhône department of eastern France. The appellation covers approximately 1,100 hectares across the communes of Villié-Morgon and Morgon, situated on the slopes of Mont du Py. Morgon gained AOC status in 1936 and is considered one of the most structured and age-worthy of the Beaujolais crus.

The appellation's vineyards are planted exclusively with Gamay and benefit from diverse soil types, including decomposed granite, schist, and manganese-rich soils that contribute to the wines' distinctive character. The rocky, well-drained soils of the Côte du Py, the appellation's most celebrated vineyard site, are particularly prized for producing wines of exceptional depth and longevity. Traditional winemaking methods often include carbonic maceration, though many producers also employ semi-carbonic or traditional fermentation techniques.

Morgon wines are known for their robust structure and ability to age, often developing Burgundian characteristics over time in a process locals call "morgonner." These wines typically display deeper color and more tannin than other Beaujolais crus, with flavors of dark cherry, plum, and earthy minerals. The combination of granite soils and elevated vineyard sites produces wines with notable complexity and a distinctive savory quality that sets them apart from lighter Beaujolais expressions.

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