Morgon “La Chanaise” (2022) - Domaine Dominique Piron
The name “La Chanaise” comes from the vineyard plot lying on granite soils, giving the wine a unique structure.
Morgon “La Chanaise” (2022) - Domaine Dominique Piron
Type: Red Wine
Area: France, Beaujolais, Morgon
Appellation: Morgon AOC
Grape variety: Gamay
Vintage: 2022
Winery: Domaine Dominique Piron
Alcohol: 13,5
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: Domaine Dominique Piron
The Piron family has grown vines at Villié-Morgon since 1590, with 14 generations of winegrowers behind them. Dominique Piron took over the running of the estate in 1971, expanding production and founding Maison Piron in 1988 to take in grapes bought from selected growers. In 2013, Dominique joined forces with Julien Revillon, an oenologist with experience in the Rhône Valley, to modernise the cellar and promote sustainable practices.
Find out more about Domaine Dominique PironThe vine of Morgon “La Chanaise”
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 moreMorgon “La Chanaise”: 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
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Morgon “La Chanaise”
Primary aromas: Raspberry, hibiscus, rosehip, dried orange peel
Secondary aromas: Thyme, bay leaf, floral notes
Tertiary aromas: Hints of earth, spices, leather (from bottle evolution)
Tasting notes: Morgon “La Chanaise” 2022 shows a bright ruby red colour. On the nose it offers intense aromas of ripe red fruit and floral notes. On the palate it is fresh and lively, with chewy tannins that heighten the fruit. The finish is long and mineral.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Slender, elegant |
| Acidity | Medium, balanced |
| Tannin | Slender, elegant |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium, with a fresh, fruity finish |
| Colour | Bright ruby red |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Morgon “La Chanaise”
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreSkin maceration
Maceration on part of the skins throughout alcoholic fermentation is a technique in which the must stays in partial contact with the skins for the whole fermentation. It extracts aroma, colour and structure in a controlled way, without excessive tannic intensity, which makes it ideal for structured whites, orange wines and more elegant reds.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Morgon “La Chanaise”
In cask
Ageing in large casks is one of the oldest and most significant winemaking techniques for maturing wine. It consists in leaving the wine to rest in large wooden casks, generally Slavonian or French oak, for a period that can range from a few months up to several years. Unlike barriques, casks have a greater capacity (from 5 to 50 hectolitres or more), offering gentle, slow micro-oxygenation. This allows gradual maturation, enhancing the structure and keeping the fruit intact, without the wood dominating the aromatic profile.
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