Jean Foillard, Morgon, Cotes du Py Vielles Vignes 2024 Avigionese located south of the Meursault

located south of the Meursault village

with a persistent finish evocative of fine Sherry

and the oak is subtle but noticeable

It is super-tight and needs lots of coaxing and aeration

Jean Foillard, Morgon, Cotes du Py Vielles Vignes 2024 Avigionese located south of the MeursaultFrom the Morgon's premier vineyard. Vineyards are farmed organically Highly selective hand harvesting Barrels are minimum 2 years old Unfiltered and with no added SO2 during vinification Traditional, whole cluster fermentation lasts from 3 4 weeks Aged for 6 9 months in used oak barrels This is as good as it gets for Beaujolais in our opinion. Beautiful silky generous fruit with gentle tannins and stony minerality. Delicious now but will take