What it pairs with
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Braised veal cheeks with root vegetables
Old-vine concentration suits slow-braised veal with earthy accompaniments. -
Aged Beaufort cheese
The wine's mineral density works well with firm Alpine cheese. -
Cassoulet
Duck, pork and white bean cassoulet is a classic Occitan match for structured Gamay.
How to serve Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Bellevue
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. Braised veal cheeks with root vegetables, Aged Beaufort cheese, Cassoulet. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Bellevue selection draws from Bouland's oldest Morgon vines on a well-exposed hillside parcel. Greater concentration and ageing potential than the Delys cuvee.
- 2006 — Bellevue old-vine selection first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bouland
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres, 12+ months on old-vine fruit
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Bellevue
When should I drink Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Bellevue?
Drink 3-10 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 Cuvee Bellevue?
Braised veal cheeks with root vegetables is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Beaufort cheese and Cassoulet. Old-vine concentration suits slow-braised veal with earthy accompaniments.
What grapes are in Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Bellevue?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.