Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes - Morgon - Les Impénitents - Red - 2023

Wine:

Rated 94/100, the 2023 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières Les Impénitents Red is an exceptional Gamay of remarkable depth, with juicy, concentrated flavors and admirable structure. The vibrant aromas are beautifully complemented by delicate smoky nuances, graphite undertones, and a pronounced minerality. Its finely crafted tannic structure underscores the wine’s great potential for aging. Produced from 109-year-old vines on just 0.8 hectares, this is a full-bodied, expressive wine that reflects the essence of its exceptional terroir. Quantities are extremely limited.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, 0.80-hectare plot facing south-east on slopes, 106-year-old vines, deep clay soils impregnated with iron oxide in the foothills of the Py hill.
Traditional vinification using whole grapes for 95% of the crop and destemmed for the remaining 5%. Vatting for 11 days and aged for 10 months in cement vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Good intensity and bright red.

Nose:

Lovely smoky, bacon-like notes, with a hint of speck emerging behind the Gamay’s fruit.

Palate:

Both fresh and concentrated, this refined cuvée offers a wine with impressive depth and elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Traditional pâté en croûte, onglet de boeuf à l'échalote, filet de boeuf sauce marchand de vin, volaille rôtie, coq au vin, carré de veau rôti au four.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2039.

A true benchmark for Morgon and awarded 3 stars in The RVF Guide, Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes produces wines of exceptional depth and character, among the most captivating in the region. Avoiding clichés and excess, these wines showcase the purest expression of Morgon’s finest terroirs. Vinified without oak, they exhibit a youthful structure that hints at their remarkable aging potential—a testament to their precision and quality.