Morgon Grands Cras 2023
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The parcel, ideally situated at the foot of the Côte du Py, ranks among the appellation's famous climats. Grands Cras is capable of rising to the rank of the very best. The nose is clean, pure and highly aromatic, with intense notes of red fruit. The palate is taut and fresh. The finish and retro-olfaction will charm you. A seductive vintage.
Bottles:
14820
Variety of wine :
Gamay
Vine pruning:
Goblet pruning according to beaujolais tradition
Average age of the vineyard:
73 years
Vinification:
Harvesting and hand sorting
Crate harvesting
Destimming 100%
Alternate grape-treading, pump over, and delestage
Cold maceration
Natural fermentation three weeks
Settling ten days
Wild yeasts
Crate harvesting
Destimming 100%
Alternate grape-treading, pump over, and delestage
Cold maceration
Natural fermentation three weeks
Settling ten days
Wild yeasts
Maturation:
50% in oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks for ten months
Bottling:
on the estate
Ageing:
more than 10 years
Plot
Grands Cras
Area:
2Ha 49A
Type of soil :
Piedmont and ancient alluvium and deep siliceous volcanic rocks, hard stones composed of pure silica.
Altitude:
250 m on average