So, so nice to still be able to find fantastic Cru Beaujolais for ~$25. For those unfamiliar, Morgon is a specific area, called a “Cru” (for some of the best wines) in the larger Beaujolais region, where they use the Gamay grape. Jean Marc Burgaud is the producer/winemaker, and “Charmes” is a specific vineyard in Morgon.
I wouldn’t call this ULTRA fragrant yet, but expressive for sure, with slightly candied cherry, the perfect little salty funk level, etc. Very silky tannins, plenty of bright acid. One of the really good Beaujolais producers I think, and could increase in price before too long. Doesn’t quite have the length or depth of say, Lapierre or Foillard, but the style is kinda similar and the deliciousness is totally there. Juicy as fuck, but with some depth and complexity.
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I love Morgons.
itsmemiab
If you’re able to get your hands on Burgaud’s Côte du Py, do ittttttttt. Slightly higher price point, but a banger of a wine hovering around $30.
Do you think it’s in a good spot now or it needs some time? I have like 5 bottles of this and Cote du Py in the fridge, I opened two already last year and one was exactly like you described but the second one tasted like it needed at least some more time or extended decanting.
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So, so nice to still be able to find fantastic Cru Beaujolais for ~$25. For those unfamiliar, Morgon is a specific area, called a “Cru” (for some of the best wines) in the larger Beaujolais region, where they use the Gamay grape. Jean Marc Burgaud is the producer/winemaker, and “Charmes” is a specific vineyard in Morgon.
I wouldn’t call this ULTRA fragrant yet, but expressive for sure, with slightly candied cherry, the perfect little salty funk level, etc. Very silky tannins, plenty of bright acid. One of the really good Beaujolais producers I think, and could increase in price before too long. Doesn’t quite have the length or depth of say, Lapierre or Foillard, but the style is kinda similar and the deliciousness is totally there. Juicy as fuck, but with some depth and complexity.
I love Morgons.
If you’re able to get your hands on Burgaud’s Côte du Py, do ittttttttt. Slightly higher price point, but a banger of a wine hovering around $30.
[I loved his Côte du Py so much that I wrote a wine and movie pairing for it here.](https://open.substack.com/pub/brunellobombshell/p/wine-and-movie-pairing-bob-started?r=15kx4a&utm_medium=ios) Can’t wait to get my hands on Les Charmes for contrast!
Do you think it’s in a good spot now or it needs some time? I have like 5 bottles of this and Cote du Py in the fridge, I opened two already last year and one was exactly like you described but the second one tasted like it needed at least some more time or extended decanting.