What it pairs with
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Braised short ribs
The wine's concentration and firm structure match slow-braised beef. -
Aged Epoisses cheese
Powerful washed-rind cheese needs a wine with structure and acidity to balance. -
Venison loin with mushroom sauce
The earthy, dark-fruited character of Eponym pairs naturally with venison.
How to serve Morgon Eponym
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. Braised short ribs, Aged Epoisses cheese, Venison loin with mushroom sauce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A top-selection cuvee from Foillard's oldest Cote du Py parcels, Eponym is produced in limited quantities and requires extended ageing.
- 2003 — First vintage of Eponym as a separate top-selection
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean Foillard
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres; small-production selection
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Morgon Eponym
When should I drink Morgon Eponym?
Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Eponym?
Braised short ribs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Epoisses cheese and Venison loin with mushroom sauce. The wine's concentration and firm structure match slow-braised beef.
Is Morgon Eponym 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 Eponym?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.