In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1993 — Cuvee Marylou first released from old-vine Morgon parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Guy Breton
- 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.