What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Natural mineral Gamay complements herb-crusted lamb. -
Slow-roasted beets with vinaigrette
Earthy mineral wine suits earthy root vegetables. -
Cured meats platter
Classic Beaujolais pairing for natural Morgon.
How to serve Morgon
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. Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Slow-roasted beets with vinaigrette, Cured meats platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mee Godard, who trained at the Beaune wine school and with natural-wine producers, established her domaine in Morgon producing organic Gamay with the principles of the natural-wine movement.
- 2010 — Mee Godard first vintage from Morgon parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Mee Godard
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- Old large oak foudres, natural yeast, no filtration
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Morgon
When should I drink Morgon?
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?
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Slow-roasted beets with vinaigrette and Cured meats platter. Natural mineral Gamay complements herb-crusted lamb.
Is Morgon 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?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.