Foillard Jean Morgon “Côte du Py” (2022) - Jean Foillard
Jean Foillard is one of the most respected producers in Beaujolais, known for his commitment to natural winemaking methods and for making wines that authentically express the terroir of Morgon
Foillard Jean Morgon “Côte du Py” (2022) - Jean Foillard
Type: Red Wine
Area: France, Beaujolais, Morgon
Appellation: Morgon AOC
Grape variety: Gamay
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Jean Foillard
Alcohol: 14
The appellation: Morgon AOC
The Morgon AOC appellation is one of the most prestigious of the 10 Beaujolais Crus, a wine region in the south of Burgundy, in France. Officially recognised in 1936, Morgon is famous for producing structured, elegant red wines made exclusively from the Gamay grape.
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Who makes it: Jean Foillard
Jean Foillard is one of the most important vignerons in Beaujolais, considered a master of Morgon and of natural winemaking. After taking over the family estate in the 1980s, Foillard embraced an uncompromising wine philosophy, inspired by Jules Chauvet, pioneer of the natural wine movement in France. Foillard works with a non-interventionist approach, using no pesticides in the vineyard and neither filtration nor added sulphites in the cellar, in order to obtain pure, vibrant and long-lived Gamay.
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Gamay
Gamay is a black grape variety native to France, known for the production of fresh, fruity wines for early drinking. It is the flagship variety of the Beaujolais region, but it is also grown in other parts of Burgundy and in some wine regions around the world.
Find out moreFoillard Jean Morgon “Côte du Py”: the area
Morgon
The Morgon wine area lies in the heart of Beaujolais, in southern Burgundy, France. It is one of the most renowned of the ten Beaujolais Crus, famous for its structured, long-lived red wines made exclusively from the Gamay grape.
Find out more about MorgonClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Rocky / granite
Profile of Foillard Jean Morgon “Côte du Py”
Primary aromas: Red fruits such as cherry and raspberry
Secondary aromas: Floral notes of violet
Tertiary aromas: Mineral and spicy hints
Tasting notes: On the palate it shows a pronounced minerality, with earthy and plum notes that weave harmoniously through the fruit. Fine, dusty tannins support the medium-bodied profile, while a peppery, persistent finish adds complexity and depth
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Medium body |
| Acidity | Media |
| Tannin | Fine and well integrated |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Intense ruby red |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Foillard Jean Morgon “Côte du Py”
Carbonic maceration
Carbonic maceration is a unique winemaking technique, used mainly to produce young, fruity, lively red wines. This process differs from traditional fermentation because it takes place in the absence of oxygen, inside vessels saturated with carbon dioxide (CO₂). Whole grapes, neither crushed nor destemmed, undergo an intracellular fermentation that helps develop distinctive aromatic profiles and a particularly soft structure. Originating in the Beaujolais region of France, carbonic maceration is prized for its immediate, approachable results, producing wines ideal for young, informal drinking.
Find out moreSpontaneous fermentation
Spontaneous fermentation is one of the most fascinating and natural techniques in winemaking, relying solely on the indigenous yeasts present on the grape skins and in the cellar environment. Widely valued in the world of natural and biodynamic wine, it brings out biodiversity and terroir, giving the wine a unique and authentic character.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Foillard Jean Morgon “Côte du Py”
In barrique (7–18 months)
Ageing in barrique for 7 to 18 months is one of the most common stages for medium- and full-bodied wines, where the wood has time to interact with the wine in depth without dominating it. This length gives balanced wines, with greater aromatic complexity, polished tannins and a more refined evolutionary profile, keeping varietal and tertiary notes in balance.
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