Tasting Notes
We've tried some insanely good Beaujolais this year. Foillard, Grand Coeur, Lapierre, JJ Vincent, Thivin... the list goes on. The Chamonard, however, exceeded all our expectations and to our surprise knocked it out of the park. Chamonard was part of the movement in the 80s and 90s which saw Beaujolais producers taking their land and terroir seriously. Morgon is one of my favourite Cru's of Beaujolais. It's expression is rather distinct with it's deeper and more structured profile, yet still presenting beautiful perfume. In the hands of Chamonard the Morgon is more secondary and old-school than most. Decant and enjoy!
- Chris L
In Villié-Morgon and Beaujolais, winegrowers still speak of Jules Chauvet, a chemist and negociant who was one of the pioneers of what is loosely known nowadays as the natural wine movement: painstaking work in the field and during the harvest to pick only healthy grapes, natural fermentations, no sulphur during elevage, and bottling without fining or filtration. Joseph Chamonard was one of the earliest adherents, making wines which were completely unlike any others in the appellation, and today his daughter Geneviève and son-in-law Jean-Claude Chanudet carry on his legacy, making long-lived Morgon (the 1995 is superb now) and Fleurie. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine Red Gamay & Beaujolais |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Beaujolais |
| Sub Region | Morgon |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |