Domaine Louis Claude Desvignes - Morgon - Aux Pierres Javernières - Red - 2023

Wine:

A new cuvée from the estate, produced here for the 4th time, the 2023 Red Morgon Côte du Py Javernières Aux Pierres comes from a stony terroir in the beautiful Javernières area, rich in clay and deep manganese. The 90-year-old vines provide remarkable depth, consistency, and volume, while aging in ovoid concrete vats preserves the pure, expressive, and radiant fruit. With 50% whole-cluster fermentation, the juice is sumptuous and fleshy, marked by notes of violet and spices. A Morgon built for aging, without a doubt.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, traditional vinification using whole grapes.
Aged in concrete eggs for 10 months.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red.

Nose:

Beautifully ripe grapes, a full-bodied Gamay marked by fragrances of violets and peppery notes.

Palate:

Round and full with fresh fruity flavors, this cuvée reveals a concentrated, silky, and velvety texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Andouillette à la lyonnaise, charcuterie, grilled beef onglet, oven-roasted chicken, sweetbreads.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040.

A benchmark in Morgon with 3 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes crafts deep, soulful wines that are arguably among the most captivating in the region. Far from any stereotype or shortcut, these wines reflect the fine expression of Morgon’s best terroirs, enhanced by pure, oak-free aging. While firm in their youth, this only hints at their incredible aging potential!