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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: kirsch, black cherry, iron mineral, dark earth, spice

Palate: ripe cherry-plum, earthy tannin, iron mineral, firm structure, long finish

Jadot's Morgon from the Les Charmes climat within Château des Jacques holdings: iron-mineral, earthy and structured, showing the volcanic depth of Morgon with Burgundian barrel precision.

What it pairs with

  • Gigot d'agneau rôti à l'ail Iron-mineral, structured Morgon is a natural companion for slow-roasted leg of lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Cèpes à la bordelaise The wine's earthy mineral notes find a match in porcini mushrooms with parsley and garlic.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
  • Langres affiné Washed-rind Langres cheese's pungency meets its match in structured Morgon.

With cheese

Saint-Félicien Our pick Saint-Félicien is soft, rich and creamy under a white rind. Morgon, a Gamay cru with fresh acidity and some structure, gives the cream something to push against, so the pairing stays fresh rather than heavy.

How to serve Morgon Château des Jacques Les Charmes

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Gigot d'agneau rôti à l'ail, Cèpes à la bordelaise, Langres affiné. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Charmes is one of the Château des Jacques single-climat Morgon cuvées developed by Louis Jadot after the 1996 acquisition, applying Burgundian single-vineyard philosophy to Beaujolais for the first time at this scale.

  1. 1999Les Charmes first released as a single-climat Morgon 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 Les Charmes

What does Morgon Château des Jacques Les Charmes taste like?

On the nose, kirsch, black cherry, iron mineral, dark earth, spice. On the palate, ripe cherry-plum, earthy tannin, iron mineral, firm structure, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Jadot's Morgon from the Les Charmes climat within Château des Jacques holdings: iron-mineral, earthy and structured, showing the volcanic depth of Morgon with Burgundian barrel precision.

When should I drink Morgon Château des Jacques Les Charmes?

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 Les Charmes?

Gigot d'agneau rôti à l'ail is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cèpes à la bordelaise and Langres affiné. Iron-mineral, structured Morgon is a natural companion for slow-roasted leg of lamb.

What grapes are in Morgon Château des Jacques Les Charmes?

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

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