Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 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 in the header is our own.

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.

  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. 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 signature volcanic hill of Morgon at its most mineral.

  1. 2003: Christophe Pacalet establishes his négociant operation in Beaujolais
  2. 2004: Morgon Côte du Py first released as Pacalet's top natural Beaujolais cuvée

Facts

Producer
Domaine Christophe Pacalet · visiting guide
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 signature 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.

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