Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long With Mineral Iron Note finish

What it pairs with

  • Boudin noir with caramelised apples
    The wine's iron-mineral profile echoes blood sausage; the acid cuts through richness.
  • Rabbit with mustard and cream
    Delicate old-vine fruit complements rabbit without overpowering.
  • Hard sheep's milk cheese (Ossau-Iraty)
    The mineral acidity of this Morgon works well with firm sheep's cheese.

How to serve Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Boudin noir with caramelised apples, Rabbit with mustard and cream, Hard sheep's milk cheese (Ossau-Iraty). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Named for Guy Breton's daughter Marylou, this cuvee is sourced from old Gamay vines in Morgon. Breton is part of the natural Beaujolais Gang of Four and produces wines with zero added sulfur.

  1. 1993: Cuvee Marylou first released from old-vine Morgon parcels

Facts

Producer
Domaine Guy Breton · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Morgon AOC
Oak
Old large oak foudres, minimal intervention
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28-45 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1993
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou

What does Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long with mineral iron note finish. Old-vine Morgon from Guy Breton with the characteristic zero-sulfur freshness of the natural Beaujolais school. Earthy, mineral, and age-worthy.

When should I drink Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou?

Boudin noir with caramelised apples is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rabbit with mustard and cream and Hard sheep's milk cheese (Ossau-Iraty). The wine's iron-mineral profile echoes blood sausage; the acid cuts through richness.

Is Morgon Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou 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 Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Marylou?

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

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