It is a deep garnet colour, with aromas of ripe stone fruits such as cherry, peach, apricot and plum. Full-bodied, this rich, powerful and fleshy wine expresses all the characteristics of its terroir. When it reaches its peak: Morgon ‘Morgonne’.
Grapevariety : 100% Gamay noir à jus blanc.
Nature ofthe soils : Sandy loams and heavier clays, crushed granite and schist. Richness iniron which contributes an earthy depth to the wines from this Cru.
Plotnames and orientation : Fonriante, Douby. Southeast facing slopes.
Averageage of the vines : 45 years old.
Alcohol : 13 %
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Vinetending : pruning by hand. Prunings minced and left on the ground. Trellisedplots. 25% seeded sodded bands. Handpicked harvesting.
Vinificationand maturing: semi-carbonic maceration at 30°C (86°F) in temperature controlledstainless steel tanks. 9 to 14 days vatting depending on the vintage. Agedbetween 7 to 10 months in stainless steel or expoxy coated cement vats.
Tastingnotes : the robe is deep garnet red in colour with ripe stone fruit aromasincluding cherry, peach, apricot and plum. Fulbodied, this rich, powerful wineexpresses all the facets of its terroir. When it reaches its peak, Morgon issaid to « morgonne », developing lovely notes of sweet spices over the years.
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