What it pairs with
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Grilled pork chop with Dijon mustard
Cherry-fruit Morgon is the natural partner for pork at the bistro table. -
Tarte flambee (flammekueche)
Alsatian-style cream, onion and bacon tart matches bright, juicy Gamay. -
Lentil soup with smoked sausage
Hearty winter soup warmed by Gamay's fruit and structure.
How to serve Morgon Delys
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled pork chop with Dijon mustard, Tarte flambee (flammekueche), Lentil soup with smoked sausage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Bouland is a family Morgon estate producing honest, food-friendly Gamay. The Delys cuvee is their entry-level Morgon showing the appellation's characteristic cherry and mineral character.
- 2000 — Delys cuvee first produced under Bouland label
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bouland
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres, traditional Beaujolais semi-carbonic maceration
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Morgon Delys
When should I drink Morgon Delys?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Delys?
Grilled pork chop with Dijon mustard is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tarte flambee (flammekueche) and Lentil soup with smoked sausage. Cherry-fruit Morgon is the natural partner for pork at the bistro table.
What grapes are in Morgon Delys?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.