What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with tarragon
The softer, more approachable style of Les Charmes pairs well with classic roast chicken. -
Gratin dauphinois
The gentle structure of this Morgon suits creamy potato preparations. -
Cold cuts and cornichons
A classic Beaujolais bistro board with good ham and pickles.
How to serve Morgon Les Charmes
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. Roast chicken with tarragon, Gratin dauphinois, Cold cuts and cornichons. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Charmes is a softer, more accessible lieu-dit cuvee from Burgaud, from parcels on clay-rich soil above the schist of the Cote du Py. More immediately approachable than the Py bottling.
- 1998 — Les Charmes first bottled as a separate cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Marc Burgaud
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres
- ABV
- 12.8%
- Price
- EUR 16-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Morgon Les Charmes
When should I drink Morgon Les Charmes?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Les Charmes?
Roast chicken with tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gratin dauphinois and Cold cuts and cornichons. The softer, more approachable style of Les Charmes pairs well with classic roast chicken.
What grapes are in Morgon Les Charmes?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.