Domaine Jean Foillard "Cote du Py" Morgon 2023

Domaine Jean Foillard "Cote du Py" Morgon 2023Foillards Cote de Py is always a special wine. To me, it was one of the first wines that busted the Beaujolais is a simple wine myth, and proof that a cru Beaujolais belongs at the same table as [enter expensive burgundy name here], whilst relatively affordable and available. Cote du Py is one of the famous hillsides in Morgon, with vines growing on decomposed schist. The best wines from here including this one show mouthwatering mineral energy with

Pierre-O has been solo since Thierry went back full-time to Tue Boeuf in 2013

with ripe and vibrant fruit (cassis/boysenberry)

I first encountered Domaine l'Ecu before Fred Niger took over from the original owner

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The tannins are ripe and deftly balanced and the finish is long and satiating

and was totally blown away by the wine that Pfifferling made from his fruit

" Giovanni explained to me

understated beauty before taking it to the dome

and balanced light red wine with plenty of salinity

distinguished for its late harvest

for this bottling still impresses

Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay were co-fermented in an open vat for 14 days on skins