Morgon 2022
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Morgon is known for its intense expression of terroir. This wine required a little time to open up, revealing notes of white flowers and undergrowth. Delicate and round on the palate, it reveals a delicious combination of crisp fruit and slight bitterness. Morgon is no exception to the qualities of finesse and elegance found in this 2022 vintage. Morgon wines can be enjoyed both young and mature.
Bottles:
9670
Variety of wine :
Gamay
Vine pruning:
Goblet pruning according to beaujolais tradition
Average age of the vineyard:
67 years
Vinification:
Harvesting and hand sorting
Crate harvesting
Destimming 80%
Alternate grape-treading, pump over, delestage
Cold maceration
Natural fermentation three weeks
Settling ten days
Wild yeasts
Crate harvesting
Destimming 80%
Alternate grape-treading, pump over, delestage
Cold maceration
Natural fermentation three weeks
Settling ten days
Wild yeasts
Maturation:
80% in oak barrels and 20% in stainless steel tanks for Ten months
Bottling:
On the estate
Ageing:
between 5 and 10 years
Plot
L’Évêque / Champ Lévrier
Area:
1ha 97a
Type of soil :
Volcanic on bluestone (L'Évêque) which is hard and rich in magnesium Piedmont and ancient alluvium (Champ Lévrier) resulting from erosion of river and lake rocks
Altitude:
250 m on average