In the glass
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
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Gigot d'agneau rôti à l'ail
Iron-mineral, structured Morgon is a natural companion for slow-roasted leg of lamb. -
Cèpes à la bordelaise
The wine's earthy mineral notes find a match in porcini mushrooms with parsley and garlic. -
Langres affiné
Washed-rind Langres cheese's pungency meets its match in structured Morgon.
How to serve Morgon Château des Jacques Les Charmes
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. 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.
- 1999 — Les Charmes first released as a single-climat Morgon at Château des Jacques
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Louis Jadot (Château des Jacques)
- 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.