Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 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-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral With Iron-Schist Signature finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast beef with bone marrow
    The firm structure and high acidity cut through marrow richness; the iron note echoes beef.
  • Wild boar stew
    Gamey, earthy meat matches the wine's schist mineral and dark cherry core.
  • Grilled cote de boeuf
    Classic bistro pairing; the wine's structure handles char and fat.

How to serve Morgon Cote du Py

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. Roast beef with bone marrow, Wild boar stew, Grilled cote de boeuf. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Jean Foillard began making single-terroir Morgon from the Cote du Py in the mid-1980s, influenced by Jules Chauvet. The volcanic schist of the Py hill produces Gamay with unusual density and minerality.

  1. 1985: First Cote du Py bottling under Foillard label
  2. 1992: Domaine achieved full organic certification

Facts

Producer
Domaine Jean Foillard · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Morgon AOC
Oak
Old large oak foudres, 12 months minimum
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 28-45 at retail
Drinking window
4-15 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Morgon Cote du Py

What does Morgon Cote du Py taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral with iron-schist signature finish. Cote du Py Gamay from the volcanic-schist hill at the heart of Morgon. Dense, structured, with high acidity and an iron-mineral finish that rewards cellaring.

When should I drink Morgon Cote du Py?

Drink 4-15 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 with bone marrow is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar stew and Grilled cote de boeuf. The firm structure and high acidity cut through marrow richness; the iron note echoes beef.

Is Morgon Cote du Py 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 Cote du Py?

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

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