In the glass
What it pairs with
-
Entrecote with bone marrow butter
Structure and acidity handle the richness of marrow-enriched beef. -
Smoked duck breast with fig
The smokiness of the duck resonates with the wine's graphite note. -
Beef bourguignon
Classic Burgundy stew is the natural partner for a serious Morgon.
How to serve Morgon Cote du Py
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. Entrecote with bone marrow butter, Smoked duck breast with fig, Beef bourguignon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jean-Marc Burgaud farms the Cote du Py with conventional but careful techniques, producing a consistent, traditional Morgon that shows the lieu-dit's schist terroir with honest clarity.
- 1990 — Cote du Py cuvee first bottled by Burgaud
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Marc Burgaud
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Large old oak foudres, 12-18 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
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, iron-mineral finish. Structured Cote du Py Morgon from a reliable traditional producer. The volcanic schist soils give pronounced minerality and a firm tannic grip.
When should I drink Morgon Cote du Py?
Drink 4-14 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?
Entrecote with bone marrow butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked duck breast with fig and Beef bourguignon. Structure and acidity handle the richness of marrow-enriched beef.
What grapes are in Morgon Cote du Py?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.