Morgon Côte du Py by Domaine Christophe Pacalet

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

Canard confit
Iron-rich Morgon cuts through the confit fat while dark fruit complements duck.
Daube de sanglier
Volcanic, earthy Gamay matches the gamey depth of slow-braised wild boar.
Époisses au stade parfait
The most pungent washed-rind cheese finds a structured adversary in Côte du Py.

How to serve Morgon Côte du Py

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Canard confit, Daube de sanglier, Époisses au stade parfait. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Christophe Pacalet (cousin of Marcel Lapierre) works as a négociant-éleveur buying fruit and finished wine from trusted growers, vinifying without sulphur. His Côte du Py represents the iconic volcanic hill of Morgon at its most mineral.

2003 — Christophe Pacalet establishes his négociant operation in Beaujolais
2004 — Morgon Côte du Py first released as Pacalet's top natural Beaujolais cuvée

Facts

Producer: Domaine Christophe Pacalet
Grapes: Gamay
Classification: Morgon AOC
Oak: Old barrels 10-12 months, no sulphur
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2004
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Morgon Côte du Py

What does Morgon Côte du Py taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pacalet's natural Morgon from the volcanic Côte du Py hill: deep kirsch and iron-mineral concentration, earthy tannin and a long, volcanic finish characteristic of this iconic terroir.

When should I drink Morgon Côte du Py?

Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Morgon Côte du Py?

Canard confit is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Daube de sanglier and Époisses au stade parfait. Iron-rich Morgon cuts through the confit fat while dark fruit complements duck.

Is Morgon Côte du Py vegan?

Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.

What grapes are in Morgon Côte du Py?

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

Morgon Côte du Py