Morgon Côte du Py Laurent Gauthier
Description
Red
Rich & Generous
Just one word to describe this terroir: MAGICAL!
These vineyard plots hold symbolic significance for me, as this is the land of my ancestors, and I feel very fortunate to be able to cultivate them.
But it is also the unique subsoil that gives the wine a distinct minerality. And then there is the Côte du Py, that little hill visible from afar, with its oak tree overlooking the Beaujolais. It is a pleasure to work there, and sometimes, when the weather is on our side, we are lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful view of the Alps and even Mont Blanc.
These vineyard plots hold symbolic significance for me, as this is the land of my ancestors, and I feel very fortunate to be able to cultivate them.
But it is also the unique subsoil that gives the wine a distinct minerality. And then there is the Côte du Py, that little hill visible from afar, with its oak tree overlooking the Beaujolais. It is a pleasure to work there, and sometimes, when the weather is on our side, we are lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful view of the Alps and even Mont Blanc.
Cultivation method
Soils: Blue granite schist, traces of manganese
Altitude: 260 metres
South-facing vines
Vines trained using the free-standing method
Altitude: 260 metres
South-facing vines
Vines trained using the free-standing method
Grape variety
100% Gamay
Type of harvest
Hand-picked grapes
Winemaking
Semi-carbonic maceration for 12 to 16 days in grilled vats.
Vinification under supervision, without intervention
Wine aged for 3–4 months in oak casks
Vinification under supervision, without intervention
Wine aged for 3–4 months in oak casks
Wine pairings
Red meats in sauce, game, regional dishes, spicy dishes, goat cheese, dark chocolate or coffee desserts.
Tasting temperature
Between 13° and 15°C
Alcohol content
13.5%
Cellaring potential
More than 7 years if stored in the right conditions
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