Jean Foillard
Morgon Cuvèe Corcelette 2022
| Denomination | AOC Morgon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Beaujolais (France) |
| Grape varieties | Gamay |
- Grape variety and style: Gamay, still red wine, vintage 2022, 14% vol
- Prestigious origin: Beaujolais, Côte du Py (Morgon AOC), old vines
- Essential vinification: no added sugar, unfiltered, minimal sulphites
- Aromatic profile: ruby colour, notes of fruit and violet; fresh, broad and enveloping taste
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18°C with cured meats, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Morgon Cuvée Corcelette by Jean Foillard is a still red wine that enhances the characteristics of the Gamay grape. This interpretation of Beaujolais stands out for its ruby red colour and releases fruity aromas blended with elegant notes of violet. On the palate, it is fresh and enveloping, with a structure ideal for pairing with cured meats, white meats and mature cheeses. It is a wine with excellent ageing potential, capable of evolving beautifully over a period of ten to fifteen years. To fully enjoy it, a serving temperature between 16 and 18 degrees is recommended.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in France, in the heart of Beaujolais, within the renowned Morgon area. The grapes come from the Côte du Py area, where the old vines draw nourishment from soils composed of granite and schist located on an alluvial cone. This particular geological matrix gives the glass a distinct territorial identity and a pleasant smoothness. Jean Foillard manages the vineyards with extreme rigour, completely excluding the use of herbicides and synthetic pesticides to preserve the balance of the surrounding environment.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a late harvest and a meticulous selection of the bunches. In the winery, methods inspired by Jules Chauvet are followed, avoiding invasive interventions such as chaptalisation. The decision not to filter allows the original complexity of the must to remain intact. As this is an unfiltered wine, it is advisable to decant for about an hour before consumption, to encourage oxygenation and the full expression of the aromatic bouquet. The result is a clean and essential profile, awarded 92 points by Vinous critics.
History and Curiosities
Born in Beaujolais, the Morgon Cuvée Corcelette 2022 by Jean Foillard expresses the soul of Gamay. Produced from old vines on granite and schist without chemical herbicides, it is the result of a late harvest and rigorous selection. Following Jules Chauvet, the vinification without filtration and with minimal addition of sulphites preserves its purity. Awarded 92 points by Vinous, it boasts an extraordinary ageing potential and evolves elegantly for 15 years.
Awards
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2022
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
| Name | Jean Foillard Morgon Cuvee Corcelette 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Morgon AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Gamay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Vendor | Jean Foillard |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Beaujolais, the Morgon Cuvée Corcelette 2022 by Jean Foillard expresses the soul of Gamay. Produced from old vines on granite and schist without chemical herbicides, it is the result of a late harvest and rigorous selection. Following Jules Chauvet, the vinification without filtration and with minimal addition of sulphites preserves its purity. Awarded 92 points by Vinous, it boasts an extraordinary ageing potential and evolves elegantly for 15 years. |
| Origin | Côte du Py (Morgon), Beaujolais, France |
| Soil composition | Granite and schist on an alluvial fan |
| Production technique | Without or with minimal addition of sulphur dioxide; without chaptalisation; unfiltered; traditional methods inspired by Jules Chauvet |
| Wine making | Without or with minimal additions of sulphur dioxide; no chaptalisation; unfiltered; traditional methods inspired by Jules Chauvet. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |