Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 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 finish

What it pairs with

  • Pot-au-feu (braised beef and vegetables)
    The wine's earthy mineral character complements the long-cooked beef and marrow.
  • Roast duck breast with cherry sauce
    Classic duck and Gamay pairing; cherry fruit mirrors the sauce.
  • Terrine de campagne
    Rustic country terrine is the natural bistro partner for Morgon.

How to serve Morgon Vieilles Vignes

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. Pot-au-feu (braised beef and vegetables), Roast duck breast with cherry sauce, Terrine de campagne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Jean-Paul Thevenet, a founding Gang of Four member, has produced old-vine Morgon since the mid-1980s under Jules Chauvet's influence. The domaine remains family-run with the same minimal-intervention principles.

  1. 1986: First old-vine Morgon under Thevenet label
  2. 1991: Transition to fully organic and minimal-sulfur production

Facts

Producer
Domaine Jean-Paul Thevenet · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Morgon AOC
Oak
Old large oak foudres and demi-muids, very low sulfur
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 25-40 at retail
Drinking window
4-14 from vintage
First vintage
1986
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Morgon Vieilles Vignes

What does Morgon Vieilles Vignes taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral finish. Classic Gang of Four old-vine Morgon: structured and mineral, with dark cherry and an iron-schist spine. Needs time to open but rewards patience.

When should I drink Morgon Vieilles Vignes?

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 Vieilles Vignes?

Pot-au-feu (braised beef and vegetables) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast duck breast with cherry sauce and Terrine de campagne. The wine's earthy mineral character complements the long-cooked beef and marrow.

Is Morgon Vieilles Vignes 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 Vieilles Vignes?

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

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