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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 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
Aroma: dark cherry, stony mineral, tobacco, violet, earthy depth
Palate: concentrated dark cherry, firm tannin, rocky mineral, spiced finish
La Roche ('the rock') from Château des Jacques is Jadot's most mineral and structured Morgon climat: stony, dark-fruited and firmly built, reflecting the volcanic rocky soils of this parcel.
What it pairs with
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Perdrix aux cèpes
Partridge and wild mushrooms find a complementary structure in this rocky, dark Gamay. -
Rôti de chevreuil sauce grand veneur
Grand-veneur venison sauce needs the depth and structure of La Roche. -
Cantal extra-vieux
Deeply aged Cantal's crystalline texture pairs with the firm, stony tannin.
How to serve Morgon Château des Jacques La Roche
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Perdrix aux cèpes, Rôti de chevreuil sauce grand veneur, Cantal extra-vieux. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Roche is the second Château des Jacques single-climat Morgon, distinguished from Les Charmes by its more stony, rocky soil profile and a firmer, more austere structure in youth.
- 1999: La Roche first released as a single-climat Morgon alongside Les Charmes at Château des Jacques
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Louis Jadot (Château des Jacques) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Morgon AOC
- Oak
- French oak barrels 12 months, 15% new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €20-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Morgon Château des Jacques La Roche
What does Morgon Château des Jacques La Roche taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, stony mineral, tobacco, violet, earthy depth. On the palate, concentrated dark cherry, firm tannin, rocky mineral, spiced finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. La Roche ('the rock') from Château des Jacques is Jadot's most mineral and structured Morgon climat: stony, dark-fruited and firmly built, reflecting the volcanic rocky soils of this parcel.
When should I drink Morgon Château des Jacques La Roche?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Morgon Château des Jacques La Roche?
Perdrix aux cèpes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rôti de chevreuil sauce grand veneur and Cantal extra-vieux. Partridge and wild mushrooms find a complementary structure in this rocky, dark Gamay.
What grapes are in Morgon Château des Jacques La Roche?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Morgon AOC.
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