What it pairs with
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Roast beef sirloin
Cote du Py mineral density suits serious beef preparations. -
Mushroom-stuffed chicken
Iron-mineral terroir of the Py works with earthy mushroom stuffings. -
Aged Cantal or Salers cheese
Auvergne hard cheeses pair well with structured Morgon.
How to serve Morgon Cote du Py
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. Roast beef sirloin, Mushroom-stuffed chicken, Aged Cantal or Salers cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cote du Py parcellaire from Domaine des Rosiers draws on schist-volcanic soils of the iconic Morgon hill, giving a more concentrated, mineral wine than the village classique.
- 2003 — Cote du Py first bottled separately by Domaine des Rosiers
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Rosiers
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old oak foudres, extended maceration on Cote du Py schist soils
- ABV
- 13.2%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Morgon Cote du Py
When should I drink Morgon Cote du Py?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Cote du Py?
Roast beef sirloin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom-stuffed chicken and Aged Cantal or Salers cheese. Cote du Py mineral density suits serious beef preparations.
What grapes are in Morgon Cote du Py?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.