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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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 above is our own.
What it pairs with
- Lyonnaise charcuterie (andouillette, boudin blanc) Zero-sulfur natural wine is a canonical bistro companion in Lyon.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Roast chicken with herbs Juicy, light Gamay matches gentle white meat without overpowering.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Salade lyonnaise (frisee, lardon, poached egg) Classic Lyonnais pairing; the wine's acid cuts through the rich egg yolk.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Morgon Sans Soufre
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. Lyonnaise charcuterie (andouillette, boudin blanc), Roast chicken with herbs, Salade lyonnaise (frisee, lardon, poached egg). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Sans Soufre release extends the domaine's no-sulfur philosophy to its logical endpoint, bottled with zero added sulfur at any stage. It is more fragile and designed for early drinking.
- 1990Sans Soufre cuvee first released for early drinking
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Marcel Lapierre · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres, absolutely no sulfur additions at any stage
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Morgon Sans Soufre
When should I drink Morgon Sans Soufre?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Sans Soufre?
Lyonnaise charcuterie (andouillette, boudin blanc) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with herbs and Salade lyonnaise (frisee, lardon, poached egg). Zero-sulfur natural wine is a canonical bistro companion in Lyon.
Is Morgon Sans Soufre 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 Sans Soufre?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.
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