Structure

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.

What it pairs with

  • Rabbit rillettes on toast
    The lighter body of Corcelette suits delicate potted rabbit.
  • Roast chicken with cream sauce
    Floral cherry-fruit Gamay matches classic bistro poulet.
  • Gruyere fondue
    The wine's acidity cuts through melted cheese richness.

How to serve Morgon Corcelette

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. Rabbit rillettes on toast, Roast chicken with cream sauce, Gruyere fondue. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

From the Corcelette lieu-dit in Morgon, this cuvee expresses a softer, more accessible side of the appellation compared to the Cote du Py. Named for the granitic-clay hillside parcel.

  1. 1995: Corcelette first bottled as a single-lieu-dit cuvee

Facts

Producer
Domaine Jean Foillard · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Morgon AOC
Oak
Old large oak foudres
ABV
12.8%
Price
EUR 30-48 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Morgon Corcelette

When should I drink Morgon Corcelette?

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 Corcelette?

Rabbit rillettes on toast is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with cream sauce and Gruyere fondue. The lighter body of Corcelette suits delicate potted rabbit.

Is Morgon Corcelette 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 Corcelette?

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

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