Morgon

The wine

The second-largest cru of Beaujolais, Morgon stands out for the power and longevity of its gamays. The terroir is dominated by the "côtes du Py", a hill of schist and decomposed granite ("roche pourrie" in the local dialect) that gives the wines a unique mineral, deep personality among the Beaujolais crus. The wine can "morgonner" with age — a local term describing its evolution toward pinot noir-like aromas: kirsch, cherry, undergrowth, spice. The best Morgon age ten to twenty years and can be mistaken in blind tastings for good Burgundy. Pair with poultry, grilled red meats, characterful cheeses (Saint-Marcellin, Comté) and Lyonnais dishes.