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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Civet de lièvre The dark intensity of hare stew is matched by aged Morgon's depth and structure.
  • Rôti de gibier à plumes Roasted game birds with feather-weight sauce need the backbone of old-vine Morgon.
  • Fourme d'Ambert Blue-veined Fourme d'Ambert's creamy intensity needs Morgon's firm tannin.

With cheese

Saint-Félicien Our pick Saint-Félicien is soft, rich and creamy under a white rind. Morgon, a Gamay cru with fresh acidity and some structure, gives the cream something to push against, so the pairing stays fresh rather than heavy.

How to serve Morgon Vieilles Vignes

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Civet de lièvre, Rôti de gibier à plumes, Fourme d'Ambert. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Château de Pizay's Vieilles Vignes Morgon selects Gamay vines planted more than 50 years ago on the deepest volcanic schist soils of the estate, for a richer and more structured expression.

  1. 1992Morgon Vieilles Vignes first released as Pizay's top Morgon parcel-selection

Facts

Producer
Château de Pizay · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Morgon AOC
Oak
Old oak foudres 12 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
€22-30 at retail
Drinking window
4-18 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Morgon Vieilles Vignes

What does Morgon Vieilles Vignes taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pizay's old-vine Morgon from deep-rooted Gamay on the volcanic schist: kirsch, iron and leather concentration with the structured, long finish characteristic of aged Morgon.

When should I drink Morgon Vieilles Vignes?

Drink 4-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Morgon Vieilles Vignes?

Civet de lièvre is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rôti de gibier à plumes and Fourme d'Ambert. The dark intensity of hare stew is matched by aged Morgon's depth and structure.

What grapes are in Morgon Vieilles Vignes?

The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.

Tags

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