Mee Godard has been building Morgon into vin de garde since 2013, and this is the argument: three lieux-dits, Chaponne, Morgon, Côte du Py, on the blue volcanic roches bleues, 65-year-old vines pulling from northeast, southwest, and southeast exposures. Each parcel macerates 16 to 20 days and ages separately in barrel, foudre, and demi-muid for eleven months before the blend comes together, which is why the mid-palate has this layered, unhurried depth instead of one flat note of fruit. Gamay with structure and a spine of stone. This is Beaujolais that intends to age.
Tasting Notes
Drawn from three lieux-dits—Chaponne, Morgon, and Côte du Py—on classic roches bleues soils. Varying exposures (NE, SW, SE) and 65-year-old vines contribute to its layered profile. Each parcel is vinified and aged separately, with 16–20 day macerations, before blending. Aged in barrel, foudre, and demi-muid for 11 months, then refined in tank. Structured and mineral, with depth and precision.