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    Domaine du Chapitre Morgon

    2020
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    History

    The beautiful 35-hectare estate in the village of La Chapelle de Guinchay includes Beaujolais Crus (Morgon, Fleurie and Saint-Amour), Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages, Bourgogne Chardonnay and Mâcon-Villages.

    Morgon

    Grape variety

    Gamay

    Origin

    The appellation covers the commune of Villié-Morgon (Rhône) and is located in the center of the vineyards of the 10 Beaujolais crus. This is one of the 10 most typical wines: it is the origin of the French term for tasting "morgonner".

    Soil

    Granitic soils, well filtered and poor, with manganese shale veins.

    Vinification

    Harvest by hand. Traditional vinification. Maceration in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Long fermentation during which pumping over is performed. The wines are aged on fine lees for 10 months in stainless steel.

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    Morgon

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Deep ruby red in colour.

    Nose

    A discreet nose of woody and spicy notes.

    Palate

    The palate is rich. On the finish, the minerality brings a lot of character to this wine. A nice ageing potential!

    Recommendations

    Excellent on grilled red meats or with sauce, terrines and pâtés. Cheeses with strong flavours such as Livarot, Maroilles, Epoisses... but also hard cheeses such as Beaufort.

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 2 years.

    2020

    A Year of Challenges and Great Wines

    The Beaujolais vineyard experienced extreme and contrasting weather conditions in 2020, with periods of intense heat and significant rainfall deficits. The harvest began on August 20 in the early-ripening areas. The grapes had reached optimal maturity, and under the influence of the heat, their sugar concentration increased, with some parcels showing signs of shriveling. The harvest continued until September 5 in the higher-altitude areas.

    Red Wines

    The first 2020 wines from Beaujolais are promising: colorful, fruity, and very ripe, suggesting an excellent vintage. The reds are particularly supple, concentrated, and exhibit soft tannins, characterizing a year where quality prevailed despite challenging climatic conditions.



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