In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1986 — First old-vine Morgon under Thevenet label
- 1991 — Transition to fully organic and minimal-sulfur production
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Paul Thevenet
- 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.