Morgon
2024
David Schildknecht of the Wine Advocate implores consumers to drink more Beaujolais calling it a "happy hunting ground for jaded or bargain-seeking wine lovers" continuing a trend that has brought much greater exposure to the region over the past few vintages. We are thrilled to again offer one of the region's most exciting producers Domaine Mathieu and Camille Lapierre. Long-time followers will note change in name from Domaine M. Lapierre to Mathieu and Camille. Sadly Marcel passed away in...
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This structured and lovely Morgon is a benchmark wine for the region; cherries, concord grape and plums abound along with a firm structure, licorice, mineral and taut acidity.
The 2024 Morgon (with SO2) has a similar fruit profile to the cuvée without SO2, perhaps with better delineation but taking longer to find the same level of vitality. The palate is well balanced with crisp, slightly chalky tannins, vivid red fruit and plenty of energy in situ, with a brisk and saline finish that begs you back for more.
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