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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
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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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Roast pork loin with herbs Floral cherry Gamay is the classic companion for roast pork in Lyon bistros.More wines for pork →
- Charcuterie plateau Natural Morgon and cured meats is a canonical Beaujolais pairing.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Poached egg on lentils The wine's acidity and minerality suit the earthy, protein-rich Auvergnat pairing.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Morgon Saint-Joseph
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 pork loin with herbs, Charcuterie plateau, Poached egg on lentils. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Named for the Saint-Joseph lieu-dit within Morgon, this Breton cuvee comes from a specific parcel with heavier clay over granite, producing a more generous, floral style than the Vieilles Vignes.
- 2000Saint-Joseph lieu-dit cuvee first bottled separately
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Guy Breton · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres
- ABV
- 12.8%
- Price
- EUR 22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Morgon Saint-Joseph
When should I drink Morgon Saint-Joseph?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Saint-Joseph?
Roast pork loin with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie plateau and Poached egg on lentils. Floral cherry Gamay is the classic companion for roast pork in Lyon bistros.
Is Morgon Saint-Joseph 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 Saint-Joseph?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.
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