Morgon 3.14 Jean Foillard 2016
Morgon AOC
13%
2.25L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Morgon 3.14 Jean Foillard 2016
The wine
The 3.14 cuvée comes from old vines in the Côte du Py and are matured in used oak barrels for 9 months. On the palate this wine offers fresh black fruit flavours s ell as notes of kirsch. A full mouth feel with lots of concentration, depth and richness give this wine a beautiful finish. This is a great wine from a legendary terroir and could easily age for 15 years.
Domaine Jean Foillard is, undeniably, one of the most famous producers in Beaujolais. The estate has about 20 hectares of vines, mainly in the Morgon and Fleurie appellations. Jean Foillard, who took over the property in 1981, was inspired by Marcel Lapierre to manage his vines in a style that is as close to organic as possible (most of the hectares are, in fact, certified organic). Foillard's techniques aim to preserve as much fruit as possible without the use of sulphur. His meticulous and delicate vinifications result in wines with a silky mouth feel.
His wines stand out for their intensity of fruit, their freshness as well as for their good balance of structure and delicacy. These are wines that can be enjoyed now or in a few years and are a gold standard for Beaujolais.
The future of the estate is in good hands. Jean has passed on all his knowledge to his son Alex, who also owns some vines that he operates under his own name in Brouilly and Côte-de-Brouilly. Foillard is a promising name that continues to contribute to the region's dynamism.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 3 bottles
- Level:
- 3 Normal
- Observations:
- 3 Marginally marked labels, 3 Wax capsules
- Origin:
- professional
- Type of cellar:
- temperature-controlled cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13 %
- Region:
- Beaujolais
- Appellation:
- Morgon
- Owner:
- Jean Foillard
- Vintage:
- 2016
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 14°
- Viticulture:
- organic and natural More information....
- Intensity:
- classic
- Leading aroma:
- red fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Gamay
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